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After a solid month of Netflix Originals, the streaming service is ending May with a great little romantic comedy. Coming to a Netflix app near you is Always Be My Maybe starring Ali Wong and Randall Park. Here’s all you need to know about the upcoming film, including the Netflix release date, plot, cast & trailer.
Always Be My Maybe is an upcoming Netflix Original romantic comedy. The story was written by stars of the film Randall Park and Ali Wong, along with Michael Golamco. Both stars have also served as the executive producers on the Original with Nahnatchka Khan (Fresh Off the Boat) serving as the director.
What is the plot of Always Be My Maybe?
Marcus and Sasha have been lifetime friends; ever since they were kids, the pair have always been close but never romantically involved. Finally, as adults, Sasha is single, and Marcus, who’s been in love with her for many years, is building up the courage to ask her out. Chickening out last minute to tell her his feelings over the phone, he asks to meet up with her the next day, only for Sasha to tell Marcus she met someone the night before.
Who is in the cast for Always Be My Maybe?
The following cast members have been confirmed to star in Always Be My Maybe:
| Role | Cast Member | Where have I seen/heard them before? |
|---|---|---|
| Sasha | Ali Wong | American Housewife | Fresh off the Boat | Tuca & Bertie |
| Marcus | Randall Park | Ant-Man and the Wasp | Aquaman | Fresh Off the Boat |
| TBA | Keanu Reeves | The Matrix | Speed | John Wick |
| TBA | Daniel Dae Kim | Lost | Insurgent | Hawaii Five-0 |
| TBA | Karen Soni | Deadpool | Deadpool 2 | Safety Not Guaranteed |
| Younger Sasha | Miya Cech | The Darkest Minds | American Housewife | Arrow |
| Young Sasha | Ashley Lio | Hellraiser | Lurking Fear | Mikey |
| Younger Marcus | Emerson Min | Black-ish | Speechless | The Wedding Guest |
| Young Marcus | Jackson Geach | Baywatch | Fresh Off the Boat | One Night of Fear |
| Kathy | Karen Holness | Chicago | Blues Brothers 2000 | Fringe |
| Harry | James Saito | Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles | While We’re Young | Pearl Harbor |
When did production take place?
Filming began on May 30th, 2018 and took place in San Francisco over the next couple of months. All filming concluded on August 13th and the film went into post-production. As for why it has taken so long for the film to release is currently unknown. It is likely that the Netflix release schedule for their other Original films dictated the release of Always Be My Maybe.
What is the film’s run time?
You’ll have 101 hilarious minutes to sit through for Always Be My Maybe!
Is there a trailer for Always Be My Maybe?
A trailer for Always Be My Maybe has been available for a while now. Netflix finally got the memo and released the trailer themselves and it’s already amassed 2 million views on YouTube!
Is Always Be My Maybe debuting before the Netflix release?
There’s no official confirmation that Always Be My Maybe has debuted outside of Netflix. It’s not unusual for Originals to debut at film festivals prior to its Netflix release date.
The Rom-Com still has time to feature in a film festival but the Netflix release date is the most likely when it debuts. Some media outlets will receive advance screeners so it can be reviewed.
When is the release date?
Always Be My Maybe will be coming to Netflix on the 31st of May, 2019.
Will Always Be My Maybe stream in my region?
Yes! The Netflix Original film will be streaming to audiences worldwide upon release.
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