
For years now, fancasting for the book-to-screen adaptations of Emily Henry’s novels has been a major point of conversation among fans. Now, with People We Meet On Vacation’s debut on Netflix’s 2026 schedule, the hype for her next movies, including Beach Read, is even higher than it was. So, when I interviewed Yulin Kuang, the screenwriter of the Netflix rom-com, I asked her about Beach Read and the ideas fans have for its stars, considering she’ll be sitting in the director's chair for that adaptation.