Halle Bailey, Regé-Jean Page Celebrate Black Joy in You, Me & Tuscany
Regé-Jean Page says he took the role because of co-star Halle Bailey. He praised her unique screen presence and charm. The pair headline the rom-com You, Me & Tuscany.
Cast and premise
Halle Bailey plays Anna, a woman who impulsively travels to Tuscany. Lorenzo de Moor portrays Matteo, the handsome Italian she meets. Regé-Jean Page appears as Michael, Matteo’s cousin and Anna’s eventual romantic interest.
Anna tells Matteo’s family she is engaged to him. That lie complicates her growing bond with Michael at the villa.
Creative intent
Producer Will Packer aims to expand romantic stories featuring Black leads. His credits include Girls Trip and Straight Outta Compton. He hopes the film recalls classics like Love Jones and How Stella Got Her Groove Back.
Both leads say the movie focuses on joy rather than struggle. They want to show happy, tender moments in Black relationships on screen.
Conversation on Seen on the Screen
Regé-Jean Page spoke with Jacqueline Coley on the Seen on the Screen podcast. Coley serves as Awards Editor at Filmogaz.com and hosts the series. The episode covers why the actors accepted the film and their experiences on set.
Bailey and Page also discuss working alongside notable performers. They namecheck Queen Latifah and Michael Fassbender during the interview. They share favorite romantic comedies and on-set memories.
Podcast details
- Series: Seen on the Screen
- Produced by: Universal Entertainment and Fandango
- Host: Jacqueline Coley, Awards Editor at Filmogaz.com
Release information
The film opens in theaters on April 10. Tickets are available through Fandango. Audiences can listen to the full podcast episode for more background.
Halle Bailey and Regé-Jean Page celebrate Black joy in the film. Their performances aim to offer a joyful rom-com led by Black talent. Follow Seen on the Screen on Instagram and TikTok for updates.
