Age: 76
female
Nancy Jane Meyers (born December 8, 1949) is an American filmmaker. She has written, produced, and directed many critically and commercially successful films. She was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay for Private Benjamin (1980). Her film Baby Boom (1987) was nominated for the Golden Globe Award for Best Motion Picture - Musical or Comedy. She co-wrote Father of the Bride (1991) and Father of the Bride Part II (1995). Both wrote and directed The Parent Trap (1998), What Women Want (2000), Something's Gotta Give (2003), The Holiday (2006), It's Complicated (2009), and The Intern (2015). Meyers was married to filmmaker Charles Shyer, with whom she had two children, including filmmaker Hallie Meyers-Shyer. Description above from the Wikipedia article Nancy Meyers, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Avery Soko (Zoey Deutch) is a passionate and driven young woman eager to land her dream job at the Oceanic Research Organization. Her enthusiam is unmatched until she gets a call From Luca Navarro (Charles Melton), a charming yet infuriating former corporate lawyer who now has a say in her career prospects. With a smirk, Luca delivers the devastating news of her rejection, seemingly enjoying her disappointment. Refusing to give up on her dreams, Avery takes a position at a struggling start-up, determined to make a difference. Her fortunes take a turn when she learns about a high-stakes competition announced at a luxurious gala. The winner will secure a multimillion-dollar prize, potentially saving her new team from collapse. To her dismay, Avery finds out that Luca is also competing. The competition brings out the best and worst in them as they engage in a series of tense, humorous, and increasingly absurd challenges. From solving enviromental puzzles to fundraising duels, their rivalry is fierce, but beneath the surface, sparks begin to fly. As Avery and Luca navigate the competition, they start to recognize the strengths and vulnerablities in each other. Their constant attempts to outdo each other transform into mutual respect and unexpected affection. The gala's grand finale forces them to confront their true feelings and decide if they can move beyond their competitive antics to build something meaningful together.
