Meg Ryan Makes Hollywood Comeback with "What Happens Later" After 8 Year Hiatus Focusing on Motherhood

Meg Ryan not only stars but also directs and co-writes her comeback film "What Happens Later", sharing that her hiatus to focus on family gave her a refreshing perspective for her return to the industry.

• Meg Ryan balances motherhood with her Hollywood career, expressing gratitude for both aspects of her life. She spent her eight-year hiatus travelling and discovering life outside of the Hollywood bubble, which she felt was limiting her creative potential.
• Ryan's comeback film, "What Happens Later," marks her return to the romantic comedy genre after more than a decade. In this film, she not only acts but also takes on the roles of director and co-writer.
• Ryan chose to take a break from her acting career not because she disliked it, but to expand her horizons and experience life outside the Hollywood circle. Despite her fame and recognition, she moved out of Los Angeles to bring change and fresh perspective.
• In her latest film, "What Happens Later," Ryan and David Duchovny play ex-lovers who reunite decades after their separation due to an airport snowstorm. The story explores their past together and the differences between their lives and their shared dreams.
• Despite her illustrious career, Ryan candidly admits that she never felt she was a 'good famous person'. She acknowledges her 'charmed life' but also emphasizes the need for an artist to have wider life experience to draw from.

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