About Sleeping with Other People

"Sleeping with Other People" is a 2015 rom-com directed by Leslye Headland which digs into the deep-seated and potentially damaging sexual tension that can exist in friendships. Lainey (Alison Brie) and Jake (Jason Sudeikis) are two friends who lost their virginity to each other at college and reconnect twelve years later at a support meeting for sex addicts. They decide to work on maintaining a platonic friendship despite their many failed romantic relationships and their powerful sexual attraction to each other.

Making / Production

The film was directed and written by Leslye Headland, with production handled by Sidney Kimmel Entertainment, Gary Sanchez Productions, and IM Global. The team shot the movie in various locations across the United States, with meticulous attention given to set designs, character development, and storyline coherence.

Actors

• Jason Sudeikis as Jake, who gives a charming and funny portrayal of a man struggling with his emotional commitments and sexual inclinations.
• Alison Brie as Lainey, whose character grapples with her own therapeutic and romantic challenges. Her on-screen chemistry with Sudeikis is deeply engaging.
• Adam Scott plays the role of Matthew, who adds an extra layer of complexity to Lainey's love life with an honest portrayal.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• Director Leslye Headland originally had Kirsten Dunst in mind for the role of Lainey.
• Shot primarily in New York City, locations shooting was done in a short time span of 24 days only.

Quotes

• "You're a catch. You're a total catch and any guy who would throw you back into the sea is a... is a moron." - Jake
• "I never loved Matthew. I loved the idea of him. But even the idea of him wasn't as good as being with you." - Lainey

Music, Soundtrack

• The movie features an eclectic mix of tracks from bands such as Cage The Elephant, Ghost Loft, and Eternal Summers.
• "Life in Rewind" by British alternative rock band The Zutons is featured predominantly in the film.