Will Gluck, the director of the forthcoming romantic comedy Anyone But You starring Glen Powell and Sydney Sweeney, says you should know a few things about his 2023 movie release, chiefly: he knows he made a "mistake.” If you happened to have seen the teaser trailer for Sweeney and Powell's flick, you know it was less in line with romantic comedies and gave off more of an erotic thriller vibe than intended. As a result, Gluck is ready to get real about everyone's reactions.
The filmmaker, known for his work on hit comedies like Easy A and Friends with Benefits, took the blame for the lackluster reception of the teaser. Speaking with Entertainment Weekly, he candidly discussed the unexpected reaction and the missteps that led to the teaser falling short of expectations. The veteran director revealed:
