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It’s been a while since we have seen great chemistry-filled collaborations between an actor and an actress. In the early days of Hollywood, there wasKatherine HepburnandSpencer Tracyand later on, in the 90s, romantic comedy fanatics were blessed with the films ofMeg RyanandTom Hanks. But with the release ofApple TV+’s new film,Ghosted,it looks like our prayers for the next great duo have been answered. This romantic comedy starringChris EvansandAna de Armaswill be their third collaboration after having starred in the successful mystery whodunit film,Knives Out, as well as Netflix’s action-packed thriller,The Gray Man. Though both de Armas and Evans have proved to be capable in any genre, their chemistry will surely bring their best work together. For anybody wondering when, how, and where they can watchGhosted, Apple TV+’s funniest movie yet, you’ve come to the right place.
Editor’s Note: This piece was updated on March 6 to include the trailer and official plot.
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Is There a Release Date for Ghosted?
Ghosted is officially set to release on Apple TV+ on August 03, 2025. There is no word yet on whether or not the film will have a theatrical release, but it does seem likely as other recent star-powered Apple films such asSpiritedandThe Greatest Beer Run Everplayed in theaters a week before launching on Apple TV+.
When and Where Did Ghosted Film?
Filming for Ghosted commenced in Atlanta, Georgia on August 16, 2025. Additional filming also took place in the Washington DC area. Filmingeventually wrappedin May 2022.
What Is Ghosted About?
The official synopsis forGhostedvia Apple reads:
Salt-of-the-earth Cole (Evans) falls head over heels for enigmatic Sadie (de Armas)—but then makes the shocking discovery that she’s a secret agent. Before they can decide on a second date, Cole and Sadie are swept away on an international adventure to save the world.
Early reports of the film comparedGhostedto the1980s classicRomancing the Stonewhich told the story of a single romance writer, Joan Wilder played byKathleen Turner, who travels beyond the comfort of her New York City apartment to the wild jungles of Colombia, so she can save her sister who has been kidnapped by criminals intent on stealing a priceless treasure and along the way falls in love with a swashbuckling adventurer, Jack T Colton (Michael Douglas).
Who Is the Director of Ghosted?
The director ofGhostedisDexter Fletcher. Fletcher originally began his career as an actor. He starred in several British independent films at the start of his career such asCaravaggio,The Rachel Papers, andLock, Stock, and Two Smoking Barrels. He also starred in the acclaimed HBO miniseriesBand of Brotherscreated bySteven SpielbergandTom Hanks,as Staff Sergeant John Martin. Fletcher made his directorial debut withWild Bill, a crime comedy-drama about Bill Hayward, a man out on parole after 8 years in prison who comes home to find his sons abandoned by their mother and living alone. His second film,Sunshine on Leith, a jukebox musical set to the songs ofThe Proclaimers, skyrocketed him to international acclaim. Since then, he has worked on several rock-inspired movies. AfterBryan Singerwas forced to quit, Fletcher took over as the uncredited director of the Oscar-WinningFreddie MercurybiopicBohemian Rhapsody. The following year he directedTaron EgertoninRocketman, a jukebox musicalbiopic aboutElton John, and both his direction and Egerton’s acting received widespread praise. This past year, he served as the director on two episodes of the Paramount+ series,The Offer, about the making ofFrancis Ford Coppola’s masterpiece,The Godfather. Collider’s ownMaggie Lovittgave the limited seriesa rave reviewwith an A grade.
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Who Are the Writers of Ghosted?
The writers ofGhostedareRhett ReeseandPaul Wernick. Reese and Wernick’s collaboration began in 2009 with the horror comedyZombielandstarringWoody Harrelson,Jesse Eisenberg,Emma Stone,Abigail Breslin, andBill Murray. Their greatest collaboration came in 2016 withDeadpoolstarringRyan Reynolds. Unlike most other superhero films,Deadpoolwas praised for its tongue-in-cheek humor as well as the more complicated moral dilemmas of this antihero. The film went on to earn two Golden Globe nominations, making it one of the most critically successful superhero movies of all time. Because of the success of both of these films, Wernick and Reese wrote the sequels for both:Zombieland: Double TapandDeadpool 2. The two also wrote the internationalMichael Bayaction film,6 Underground, starring Ryan Reynolds,Melanie Laurent, andDave Franco, the sci-fi horror filmLifestarring Ryan Reynolds (once again),Jake Gyllenhaal, andRebecca Ferguson, andJoseph Kosinki’s sci-fi thrillerSpiderheadwhich starredChris HemsworthandMiles Teller. The two areset to developTwisted Metal, a new action series for Peacock starringAnthony MackieandStephanie Beatriz. They also co-wrote the script forDeadpool 3, marking their fifth collaboration withRyan Reynolds.
Who Is in the Cast of Ghosted?
Ana De Armas will play the role of Sadie inGhosted, a mysterious young woman who becomes the object of affection for Evans' Cole. Of course, Sadie isn’t your average rom-com love interest, in fact, she’s a secret agent for the CIA in the midst of one of her most daring missions yet.
De Armas started her career in Cuba and soon moved to Spain where she became the star of a popular teen soap operaEl Internado. Her first English language performance came in 2015 withKnock Knock, a moralist horror film about a married man who has a one-night stand with two young women and pays the consequence for it when they refuse to leave. She received acclaim the following year for her role inHands of Stonewhere she played the wife of famous Panamanian boxerRoberto Duran. De Armas got her first breakthrough role in 2017 forBlade Runner 2049where she played Joi, the protagonist’s holographic AI girlfriend. This role made way for her most recognizable, Marta inKnives Out, which earned her first Golden Globe nomination. She also had a scene-stealing role as Paloma in the James Bond filmNo Time to Die. She recently starred in Netflix’sBlondewhere she plays the iconic Old Hollywood actress,Marilyn Monroewhich landed the actress her very first Academy Award nomination. Up next de Armas is set to join the John Wick universe and will lead the spin-off film,Ballerina.Scarlett Johanssonwas previously attached to play de Armas' rolebut left due to scheduling conflicts. Coincidentally, Evans and Johansson were set to reunite for another Apple film,Project Artemis, but Evans ended up leaving his role due to scheduling conflicts.
Chris Evans will be playing the film’s male lead Cole Riggan, a genuine and kind soul, who falls madly in love with Sadie. When she suddenly stops responding to his texts, Cole travels to Europe, not knowing that the woman of his dreams is secret a super spy.
Evans got his start in the early 2000s as a teen heartthrob in movies likeNot Another Teen Movie. He quickly transitioned to more adult material and starred in a mix of action and superhero films likeFantastic FourandSunshineas well as romantic comedies likeWhat’s Your NumberandScott Pilgrim vs the World. In 2011, Evans won his most iconic role as Captain America inCaptain America: The First Avenger. Since then, he has starred in eleven films as the superhero. His most critically acclaimed performances areSnowpiercer, theBong Joon-Hofilm about a lower class uprising on a train that carries the remnants of the human population after climate change has ravished the earth, andKnives Out,theRian Johnsonwhodunit about the mysterious death of a successful writer. 2023 looks to be a massive year for Evans, along with Ghosted he is also set to star alongsideEmily Bluntin the crime thrillerPain Hustlersand will star alongsideDwayne Johnsonin the big-budget Christmas action comedyRed One.
Adrien Brodyalso starsin this adventure-filled rom-com playing the role of Leveque. Brody is most famous for his Oscar-winning role inThe Piano. The film told the true story of Wladyslaw Szpilman, a Polish Jewish pianist who avoids the concentration camp but is separated from his family and forced to hide alone in the ruins of Warsaw. He followed up this performance with roles in films likeThe Village,Hollywoodland, andCadillac Records. He has enjoyed a close collaboration with directorWes Andersonand has appeared inFantastic Mr. Fox,The Grand Budapest Hotel, andThe French Dispatch. Recently he has gained praise for his supporting roles inBlonde,See How They Run, and the Peacock original seriesPoker Face. Other actors involved in Ghosted includeMike Moh(Once Upon a Time in Hollywood) as Wagner,Tim Blake Nelson(The Ballad of Buster Scruggs) as Borislov,Marwan Kenzari(Black Adam) as Marco,Anna Deavere Smith(The West Wing) as Claudia,Lizze Broadway(the upcomingGen V) as Mattie,Mustafa Shakir(Luke Cage) as Monte, andTiya Sircar(Star Wars Rebels) as Patti.Amy Sedaris(The Mandalorian) andTate Donovan(Argo) are also in the film in undisclosed roles.
