Set It Up

About Set It Up

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About

Set It Up is a 2018 romantic comedy film directed by Claire Scanlon. The movie revolves around two overworked assistants, Harper and Charlie, who hatch a plan to set up their bosses, Kirsten and Rick, in the hopes of creating some personal time for themselves. But as they carry out their scheme, Harper and Charlie realize that their own relationship may be more than just a simple setup.

The film stars Zoey Deutch as Harper, Glen Powell as Charlie, Lucy Liu as Kirsten, and Taye Diggs as Rick.

Making / Production

Set It Up was produced by Treehouse Pictures and was released on Netflix on June 15, 2018. The screenplay was written by Katie Silberman, and the film was produced by Justin Nappi, Juliet Berman, and Katie Silberman. Claire Scanlon, known for her work on television shows like The Office and Brooklyn Nine-Nine, directed the film.

Actors

• Zoey Deutch as Harper - Deutch portrays the role of Harper, a hardworking assistant who comes up with the plan to set up her boss. Her performance beautifully captures Harper's determination and vulnerability.
• Glen Powell as Charlie - Powell plays Charlie, a fellow assistant who becomes Harper's partner in crime. His comedic timing and charm bring the character to life.
• Lucy Liu as Kirsten - Liu portrays Kirsten, a demanding and influential sports reporter. Liu's portrayal of Kirsten perfectly balances her tough exterior with moments of vulnerability.
• Taye Diggs as Rick - Diggs plays Rick, a successful businessman and Charlie's boss. He brings suave and charisma to the character.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• The film's writer, Katie Silberman, originally pitched Set It Up as a TV series, but it was eventually developed into a feature film.
• Zoey Deutch and Glen Powell previously worked together in the 2016 film Everybody Wants Some!!, directed by Richard Linklater.
• Set It Up pays homage to classic romantic comedies, drawing inspiration from movies like The Devil Wears Prada and How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days.

Awards

Set It Up did not win any major awards, but it received positive reviews from audiences and critics alike for its witty dialogue and charming performances.

Quotes

• "No assistant will ever be loved as much as my boss loves yours." - Harper
• "It’s not weird, we’re the ones making it weird. Just let yourself be human for once." - Charlie
• "I’ll get a hotel room so that we don’t accidentally have sex." - Harper

Music

The film features a variety of songs that enhance the romantic and comedic moments. The soundtrack includes tracks from artists such as The Isley Brothers, Don Raye, and Carla Thomas.

Soundtrack

• "Shout" by The Isley Brothers
• "Beat Goes On" by Don Raye
• "B-A-B-Y" by Carla Thomas
• "What Is Love?" by Howard Jones