The Australian actress, Josephine Langford renowned for her role as is gearing up for a different kind of romantic comedy with, The Other Zoey. This upcoming rom-com from Brainstorm Media revolves around a college student who, after a car accident, ends up pretending to be someone else’s girlfriend. In contrast to the drama of After, Langford’s next film offers a healthy dose of humor and features familiar faces from Netflix, including Drew Starkey and Archie Renaux. The Other Zoey is now available on Prime Video, and we’re here to delve into all the exciting details before you enjoy this movie.
Where to Watch The Other Zoey?
The Other Zoey is set to grace theaters for a limited time on October 20. Furthermore, it will be available on-demand from November 10. Notably, the film will have a different distribution approach in Canada, Australia, and the UK, where it will be directly accessible through streaming on October 20, courtesy of Prime Video.
The Trailer Unveiled for The Other Zoey
Brainstorm Media released the official trailer for The Other Zoey on September 21. From the first look, it appears that this film ticks all the boxes of a classic rom-com, featuring a love triangle and the ever-popular enemies-to-lovers trope.
Plot Synopsis
According to IMDb, here’s the official synopsis of The Other Zoey:
Zoey Miller (Josephine Langford), a smart computer major who thinks she has love all figured out, has her life turned upside down when Zach (Drew Starkey), a popular college soccer player, gets amnesia and mistakes Zoey as his girlfriend. Before she can reveal the truth, she meets Zach’s cousin, Miles (Archie Renaux), with whom she has a lot in common. Pretending to be Zach’s girlfriend, she realizes she has feelings for both of them and is forced to confront her fears to make an impossible decision.
The Stellar Cast of The Other Zoey
Josephine Langford, renowned for her role as Tessa Young in the After franchise, brings her talent and experience to The Other Zoey. Joining her are Drew Starkey as Zach MacLaren and Archie Renaux as Miles. Starkey is known for his role as Rafe in Outer Banks and has appeared in other films like The Hate U Give and the Hellraiser reboot. Renaux has gained recognition for his role in Shadow and Bone and is also set to star alongside Riverdale‘s Camila Mendes in another romance film called Upgraded.
Heather Graham will be playing Zoey’s mother, Paula, in The Other Zoey. She has consistently contributed to her impressive filmography with notable projects such as Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me, The Hangover, Twin Peaks, Boogie Nights, Desperados, Scrubs, Law & Order True Crime, Sidewalks of New York, and others. Andie MacDowell will take on the role of Zach’s mother, Connie. While, Patrick Fabian will play Matt MacLaren, Zach’s father. Mallori Johnson, will be depicting Elle, Zoey’s best friend.
Who Made The Other Zoey?
The Other Zoey is directed by Iranian American filmmaker Sara Zandieh, who previously worked on episodes of Good Girls and A Simple Wedding. The script is penned by Matthew Tabak, who also serves as a producer alongside Mike Karz, Bill Bindley, Matt Luber, and Lena Rocklin. Michael Cuddy and Nate Bryson are the executive producers. Karz and Bindley express their confidence in the cast and the film’s potential to connect with audiences worldwide.
Where was The Other Zoey Filmed?
For those who appreciate the nostalgia of early 2000s TV shows like One Tree Hill and Dawson’s Creek, you’ll be delighted to know that The Other Zoey was filmed in North Carolina. Specifically, the film was shot in Charlotte and Boone.
