David Farnor | On 14, Jan 2024

“I need a wingman tonight.” “Let’s try Fiji Fantasy.” That’s the sound of Netflix playing with love in Players, a new romantic comedy arriving this Valentine’s Day.

In a move that would impress Barney from How I Met Your Mother, New York sportswriter Mack (Gina Rodriguez) has spent years devising successful hook-up “plays” with best friend Adam (Damon Wayans Jr) and their crew (Liza Koshy, Augustus Prew, Joel Courtney). While it has led to countless one-night stands over the years, following their playbook comes with a strict set of ground rules — chief among them: you can’t build a relationship from a play. When Mack unexpectedly falls for her latest target, charming war correspondent Nick (Tom Ellis), she begins to rethink the game entirely. As the lines between work, fun, friendship, and romance begin to blur, Mack must learn what it takes to go from simply scoring to playing for keeps.

Co-starring Liza Koshy, Ego Nwodim and Marin Hinkle, the film is directed by Trish Sie (Tge Sleepover, Sitting in Bars with Cake) and written by Whit Anderson. The film drops on Netflix on 14th February:

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