Particle.news

Download on the App Store

Lena Dunham Enlists Meg Ryan for Netflix’s Good Sex Thanks to Taylor Swift Encounter

Shooting in New York City with a starry cast led by Natalie Portman, the Netflix film marks Meg Ryan’s rom-com comeback after a chance Eras Tour meeting orchestrated by Taylor Swift.

Image
Image

Overview

  • Lena Dunham secured rom-com icon Meg Ryan for her Netflix feature Good Sex following a 2024 Eras Tour stop in London.
  • Dunham publicly credited Taylor Swift for facilitating the casting, praising the singer’s unifying influence.
  • Production is underway in New York City on Good Sex, with Natalie Portman starring as a couple’s therapist re-entering the dating world after a decade-long relationship.
  • The ensemble cast also includes Mark Ruffalo and alt-pop musician Tucker Pillsbury, known as Role Model.
  • The project highlights how celebrity networks and serendipitous moments drive star-studded collaborations in the streaming era.