YA Rom-Com 'The Upside of Unrequited' Reveals First Look
Originally published May 1, 2026
By Alex Ritman · Variety
AI-generated summary based on Variety · Aggregated by Filmarian · Human-reviewed and approved on Jun 1, 2026
Key points
- Capture has boarded worldwide sales for 'The Upside of Unrequited,' a YA romantic comedy based on Becky Albertalli's novel.
- The film is part of the 'Simonverse,' which includes the hit series 'Love, Victor.'
- Directed by the Shakespeare Sisters, the film follows Molly as her life changes when her twin sister falls in love.
Capture has acquired worldwide sales rights for 'The Upside of Unrequited,' a YA romantic comedy based on Becky Albertalli's novel. The film, part of the 'Simonverse,' is directed by the Shakespeare Sisters and follows 17-year-old Molly as her world shifts when her twin sister falls in love. The film is currently in post-production and will be showcased at Cannes.
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