Sleeping with Other People

About Sleeping with Other People

'Sleeping with Other People' is a 2015 romantic comedy film directed and written by Leslye Headland. The story revolves around Lainey (Alison Brie) and Jake (Jason Sudeikis), two New Yorkers who lost their virginity to each other in college, and run into each other 12 years later at a sex addiction meeting. Lainey, a teacher, is obsessed with her ex-boyfriend, while Jake, a software project manager, is a womanizer who can't commit. They form a close bond and help each other change their unhealthy habits, without realizing they might be perfect for each other.

Making / Production

The film was produced by Sidney Kimmel Entertainment and IM Global, with Headland as the director and scriptwriter. It was released by IFC Films. Despite its modest budget, the film received wide critical acclaim for its unique take on romantic comedies.

Actors

• Jason Sudeikis plays Jake: a charming, witty womanizer. Sudeikis excellently portrays Jake's transition from serial dater to someone genuinely in love.
• Alison Brie plays Lainey: a passionate teacher hung up on her former fling. Brie convincingly portrays her character's struggle to move on.
• Adam Scott plays Matthew: Lainey's manipulative ex-boyfriend. Scott delivers a compelling performance of Matthew's duplicitous nature.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• Director Leslye Headland considers this film to be the final installment of her "romantic comedy trilogy", following 'Bachelorette' and 'About Last Night'.
• The film was shot in only 24 days.
• Adam Brody was originally cast to play Matthew but dropped out due to scheduling conflicts and was replaced by Adam Scott.

Quotes

• "You're a full-on rapist? Like with children?" - Jake
• "When you start sleeping with people, you risk losing them." - Lainey

Music, Soundtrack

• "That’s How Strong My Love Is" by Otis Redding
• "New Sensation" by INXS
• "Modern Love" by Peter Gabriel