Fresh off its box office success, the romantic comedy “Uptight” has garnered significant attention for its stars, Sydney Sweeney and Glen Powell, and the alleged real-life romance between them. However, recent reports have unveiled that the rumors were strategically crafted to enhance the film’s promotion.
Powell, in an interview with Collider, acknowledged that the public often yearns for on-screen chemistry to translate into off-screen romance, and “sometimes you just have to lean into it a bit.” He credited Sweeney, who served as an executive producer on “Uptight,” for her active role in the marketing campaign. She engaged in conversations with the audience, recognizing their influence in shaping the narrative surrounding the film.
Despite mixed reviews from critics, audiences have embraced “Uptight,” propelling it to the top of Netflix’s most-watched list in the US upon its release. The film’s success is attributed to its captivating storyline, which follows Bea and Ben, a seemingly perfect couple whose fiery attraction abruptly turns icy after an extraordinary first date. Fate intervenes when they unexpectedly reunite at a destination wedding in Australia, leading them to pretend to be a couple.
Alongside Sweeney and Powell, “Uptight” boasts an impressive cast including Alexandra Shipp, GaTa, Hadley Robinson, Michelle Hurd, Dermot Mulroney, Darren Barnet, Bryan Brown, and Rachel Griffiths. Will Gluck directed and co-wrote the movie with Ilana Wolpert, loosely adapting it from William Shakespeare’s “Much Ado About Nothing.”
While critics may not have unanimously fallen head over heels for “Uptight,” audiences have demonstrated their adoration, propelling its global box office earnings to an impressive $219 million. The film is currently available to stream on Netflix with a subscription or rent on digital on-demand platforms for those without a subscription.
