WME Independent launching AFM sales on Pete Davidson, Ella Purnell romantic comedy

WME Independent Launches AFM Sales on Pete Davidson and Ella Purnell Romantic Comedy

Nick Lieberman will direct the romantic comedy That Time We Met, written by Mitchell Winkie. The film, led by Pete Davidson and Ella Purnell, is being launched for sales by WME Independent at the upcoming American Film Market (AFM).

Story and Direction

The story follows a couple who instantly dislike each other after their first date, only to discover that their unborn child is destined to save humanity’s future. Nick Lieberman, known for Theater Camp which sold to Searchlight Pictures at Sundance 2023, will helm the project.

Production Team

Cast Background

Pete Davidson’s filmography includes Saturday Night Live, The King of Staten Island, and Dumb Money. He will also appear in the 2026 film How to Rob a Bank for Amazon MGM Studios.

Ella Purnell gained acclaim for her roles in Yellowjackets and Sweetbitter, and recently completed shooting the upcoming horror comedy The Scurry.

“Nick Lieberman to direct from screenplay by Mitchell Winkie.” — Jeremy Kay, November 3, 2025

“Bookmark this page to keep track of all the latest festival dates.” — Ben Dalton, November 9, 2025

Author’s Summary

A romantic comedy uniting Pete Davidson and Ella Purnell, directed by Nick Lieberman, explores love, irony, and destiny, with WME Independent launching global sales at AFM 2025.

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Screen Daily Screen Daily — 2025-11-04

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