What to read, watch, and listen to if you lovedAnyone But You
Will Gluck · Film · 2023
If you loved Anyone But You, start with Much Ado About Nothing (Kenneth Branagh, 1993) — a film from the same story. Below: 4 books, 4 series and 2 podcasts, each matched to Anyone But You across media.
If you loved the fiery tension and high-stakes charades of Anyone But You, you will adore these playful, trope-filled romances.
Start with the source
The source
Much Ado About Nothing
Kenneth Branagh · Film · 1993
Books on the same thread
Problematic Summer Romance
Ali Hazelwood · Book
Shares a thread with Anyone But You: Romantic comedy.
Much like Anyone But You, this story leans into the chaos of a destination wedding, where forced proximity turns professional tension into an undeniable, complicated romantic spark.
Happy Place
Emily Henry · Book · 2023
Explores: long-term friendship, emotional baggage, nostalgia.
If the fake dating antics in Anyone But You kept you glued to the screen, this story of a former couple pretending to be together delivers that same emotional payoff.
If We Were a Movie
Zakiya N Jamal · Book · 2025
Explores: Academic Rivalry, Black-Owned Business, Movie Theater Setting.
This novel captures the sharp, witty banter found in Anyone But You, grounding its enemies-to-lovers dynamic in a setting that makes every interaction feel electric and intentionally cinematic.
The Unhoneymooners
Christina Lauren · Book · 2019
Shares a thread with Anyone But You: forced proximity.
For fans of the vacation disaster dynamic in Anyone But You, this book mirrors that forced proximity perfectly as two sworn enemies are thrust into an inescapable tropical setting.
Series on the same thread
Love Is in the Air
Ayse Uber Kutlu · Series · 2020
Shares 3 threads with Anyone But You: Fake Relationship, Enemies to Lovers, Forced Proximity.
This series mirrors the fake relationship premise of Anyone But You, showing how a transactional agreement between two opposites inevitably crumbles under the weight of genuine, simmering attraction.
My Demon
Choi A-il · Series · 2023
Shares 3 threads with Anyone But You: Forced Proximity, Enemies to Lovers, Romantic Comedy.
While leaning into fantasy, this show captures the same icy-to-hot transition seen in Anyone But You, pairing a powerful, aloof lead with someone who challenges their entire worldview.
Business Proposal
Han Sul-hee · Series · 2022
Shares 2 threads with Anyone But You: Forced Proximity, Romantic Comedy.
The high-stakes deception in Anyone But You finds a perfect match here, where a simple case of mistaken identity forces two people into a fake dating arrangement.
Hometown Cha-Cha-Cha
Yu Je-won · Series · 2021
Shares a thread with Anyone But You: Romantic Comedy.
This show offers the same satisfying opposites-attract energy present in Anyone But You, focusing on two people who must learn to navigate their differences within a tight-knit community.
Podcasts on the same thread
Mad About You
Podcast
Explores: newlyweds, social media influencers, parenthood.
If you enjoyed the public-facing performance of the couple in Anyone But You, this podcast provides an authentic, humorous look at the reality behind modern social media relationships.
Everyone Has An Ex
Podcast
Shares a thread with Anyone But You: personal growth.
These stories explore the messy, complicated aftermath of romantic entanglements, mirroring the emotional growth and personal reflection that Bea and Ben experience throughout the events of Anyone But You.
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Common questions
Is Anyone But You based on a specific play?
Yes, the film Anyone But You is a modern adaptation inspired by William Shakespeare’s play Much Ado About Nothing. You can see the original source material by watching the 1993 film version of Much Ado About Nothing to compare how the story is adapted for different eras.
What is the premise of Anyone But You?
In Anyone But You, two people who had an amazing first date turn cold toward each other. They are later reunited at a destination wedding in Australia and decide to pretend they are a couple to handle the situation, mirroring the classic tropes found in Much Ado About Nothing.
Should I watch the 1993 Much Ado About Nothing if I liked Anyone But You?
Watching the 1993 film Much Ado About Nothing is a great choice if you enjoyed Anyone But You. Since Anyone But You is based on the narrative structure of this Shakespearean play, you will recognize the underlying themes of deception and romance presented in a different setting.
How does the plot of Anyone But You relate to Much Ado About Nothing?
Anyone But You adapts the core conflict of Much Ado About Nothing by placing its protagonists in a destination wedding scenario. Both stories rely on the premise of characters pretending to be involved, which serves as the primary engine for the romantic tension throughout the film.