The Threesome (2025) — A Romantic Comedy That Rewrites the Rules
Director: Chad Hartigan Writer: Ethan Ogilby Starring: Zoey Deutch (Olivia), Jonah Hauer-King (Connor), Ruby Cruz (Jenny) Genre: Romantic Comedy / Drama World Premiere: South by Southwest — March 7, 2025 Theatrical Release (US): Limited, beginning September 5, 2025 Distributor: Vertical Entertainment Runtime: ~112 minutes (reports vary from 111–112 min) Wikipedia EW.com The Writing Studio Why This Isn’t Your Typical Rom-Com At first blush, The Threesome might feel like it’s just leaning into titillation or shock. Instead, Chad Hartigan and writer Ethan Ogilby upend expectations—transforming the film into a heartfelt exploration of maturity, accountability, and emotional complexity. No shallow humor here: they dramatize how a wild, impulsive night cascades into unexpected responsibility. The Writing Studio But Why Tho? Plot That Twists More Than You’d Think Connor (Jonah Hauer-King): Long-held crush, unassuming, hopeful. Olivia (Zoey Deutch): Irreverent, se...