Of course, thereâs definitely an argument to be made for leaving well enough alone, especially as it pertains to near-perfect rom-coms, and no mere mortal could reasonably expect to pen a worthy successor to Nora Ephron âs original script. That said, is it crazy that Iâd accept even a B-minus interpretation of Harry and Sallyâs love story just to spend some time with those beloved characters again? Iâd also love to catch up with Jess and Marie, Harry and Sallyâs somewhat-smug couple friends; Iâm no casting director, but I think placing Billie Lourd in her late mom Carrie Fisherâs role as the sardonic yet lovable Marie would bring a tear to pretty much everyoneâs eye. (We miss you, Carrie!)
Itâs entirely possible that if the industry powers that be had already elected to bring When Harry Met Sally back to the big screen (orâGod help usâthe small screen, as some sort of limited series on a streaming network), I would be turning up my nose at it and writing an outraged screed about how Hollywood was insulting the memory of one of the greatest sweater movies of all time. If the reboot were done correctly, though, I think it could be genuinely wonderful to spend time with two of the most pivotal sweeties in romantic-comedy history. (Maybe someone like Michaela Coel could get this right?)
Seriously, why isnât Hollywood getting on this? Commission a script! Go out to some big names! Do I have to do everything?