She hasn’t appeared on screen in a film for eight years.
But Meg Ryan helped cement her comeback on Monday when she appeared at a special screening of her upcoming romantic comedy in New York City.
The 61-year-old actress was joined by her co-star David Duchovny, 63, on the red carpet at the Francesca Beale Theater at Lincoln Center.
The new film also marks Meg’s return to starring in romantic comedies after staying away from the genre for more than 20 years following 2001’s Kate & Leopold, in which she starred alongside Hugh Jackman.
She’s also directing her new film, making it only her second time directing, having made her debut with 2015’s “Ithaca.” The film hits theaters on October 13th.
Co-Stars: Meg Ryan, 61, joined David Duchovny, 63, at a special screening of their upcoming romantic comedy “What Happens Later” in New York City on Monday
Back to business: The When Harry Met Sally star wore a conservative gray and black outfit to promote the film she directed. It is her first film role in eight years and her first romantic comedy in over 20 years
Coming soon: She and David star in What Happens Later as exes who run into each other at an airport before getting snowed in, giving them plenty of time to imagine how their relationship could have survived. The film hits theaters on October 13th
Meg looked cozy with David as they leaned against each other on the red carpet in muted gray and black outfits.
In What Happens Later, Meg and David play an ex-couple who meet at an airport.
Their brief reunion lasts longer than expected after a violent snowstorm brings it to a standstill, forcing them to spend time together and reminisce about their failed relationship while also reflecting on what could have been.
Meg looked gorgeous in a conservative ensemble that featured a black sweater top that was jazzed up by a statement collar with sheer leaf-like patterns and bright red beads.
She contrasted the top with baggy gray houndstooth pants that reached to the floor and almost swallowed her chunky black shoes.
She stayed cozy on the chilly evening the day before Halloween, with an extra black coat that she took off while taking photos.
The When Harry Met Sally star accessorized her dark look with her classic blonde hair styled into a wavy bob with a center part.
David showed off his well-groomed appearance with a few days’ worth of salty stubble and a steel-gray button-down shirt left untucked.
Low-key: Meg looked great in a conservative ensemble that featured a black sweater top that was jazzed up by a statement collar with sheer leaf-like patterns and bright red beads
Flowing: She contrasted the top with baggy gray houndstooth pants that reached to the floor and almost swallowed her chunky black shoes
Hanging loose: David showed off his dapper look with a few days worth of stubble and a steel gray button-up shirt that he left untucked. He also wore a black suit
Geldmann: Among the stars of the film was Andrew Karpen, CEO of Bleecker Street, who wore a gray suit jacket and dark jeans. His company distributes What Happens Later
Meg and David were only able to appear at the screening thanks to a special tentative agreement with SAG-AFTRA; David pictured with (from left to right): Jonathan Duffy, Laura Smith Ireland, Michael Goyette and Kelly Williams
He paired it with a classic black suit and wore his dark hair in a slightly slicked-up style.
The film’s stars included Andrew Karpen, CEO of Bleecker Street, who posed next to Meg wearing a gray blazer, dark jeans and a white check shirt. His company distributes What Happens Later.
Meg and David were only able to attend the screening thanks to a special interim agreement with SAG-AFTRA, the actors’ union currently on strike against major Hollywood studios and streamers.
In order to obtain this waiver, the film’s producers had to agree to respect the union’s goals in their negotiations, and they also had to be truly independent and unaffiliated with the studios covered by the Association of Motion Picture and Television Producers (AMPTP). be represented.