If you loved
Anyone But You
Will Gluck · Film · 2023
What hooked you in Anyone But You is the way forced proximity and fake dating tropes transform intense mutual disdain into undeniable romantic chemistry.
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The source
Much Ado About Nothing
Kenneth Branagh · Film · 1993
Books on the same thread
Happy Place
Emily Henry · Book · 2023
Shares a thread with Anyone But You: Second Chance Romance.
Like Anyone But You, this story masterfully uses the high-stakes pressure of a group getaway to force two former flames into a fake relationship that reignites their buried attraction.
Just for the Summer
Abby Jimenez · Book · 2024
Shares a thread with Anyone But You: Romantic Comedy.
If you enjoyed the messy, complicated dynamic in Anyone But You, you will appreciate how this narrative leans into the chaotic potential of two people agreeing to a fake arrangement.
The Spanish Love Deception
Elena Armas · Book · 2022
Shares a thread with Anyone But You: enemies to lovers.
This mirrors the enemies-to-lovers tension found in Anyone But You, pairing a destination wedding setting with the irresistible friction that comes from pretending to be a couple under pressure.
Things We Never Got Over
Lucy Score · Book · 2022
Shares 2 threads with Anyone But You: Second Chance Romance, Romantic Comedy.
Fans of the grumpy-meets-sunshine banter in Anyone But You will be drawn to this story, which features similarly strong personalities forced together by circumstance and undeniable, simmering romantic tension.
Series on the same thread
My Demon
Choi A-il · Series · 2023
Shares 3 threads with Anyone But You: Forced Proximity, Enemies to Lovers, Romantic Comedy.
This series captures the same forced proximity and friction-filled romance seen in Anyone But You, showing how a reluctant partnership can evolve into a deep, supernatural emotional connection.
Love Is in the Air
Ayse Uber Kutlu · Series · 2020
Shares 3 threads with Anyone But You: Fake Relationship, Enemies to Lovers, Forced Proximity.
You will recognize the familiar spark of the enemies-to-lovers trope from Anyone But You here, as a professional conflict leads directly into a fake engagement that tests their resolve.
Business Proposal
Han Sul-hee · Series · 2022
Shares 2 threads with Anyone But You: Forced Proximity, Romantic Comedy.
Just as the protagonists in Anyone But You navigate the complications of a fake relationship, this story uses a case of mistaken identity to trap two opposites in a high-stakes charade.
Destined with You
Nam Ki-hoon · Series · 2023
Shares a thread with Anyone But You: Romantic Comedy.
This story echoes the fated, intense pairing of Anyone But You, using a supernatural curse to force two characters together in a way that makes their eventual romance feel inevitable.
Podcasts on the same thread
Rise Together Podcast
Dave Hollis · Podcast · 2023
Shares a thread with Anyone But You: Personal growth.
If the emotional honesty and personal growth in Anyone But You resonated with you, these candid conversations offer a deeper look at the communication required to sustain a modern partnership.
Couple Things with Shawn and Andrew
Shawn Johnson + Andrew East · Podcast · 2026
Explores: vulnerability, modern partnership, public persona.
Those who appreciated the chemistry between the leads in Anyone But You will enjoy hearing real-life couples discuss the vulnerability and work that goes into navigating a high-profile romantic relationship.
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Common questions
Is Anyone But You based on a book or play?
Anyone But You is inspired by the Shakespeare play Much Ado About Nothing. While the film updates the setting to a destination wedding in Australia, the core premise of two people feigning a relationship reflects the classic plot structure found in the 1993 film adaptation of the play.
Should I watch the 1993 Much Ado About Nothing if I liked Anyone But You?
If you enjoyed the enemies-to-lovers dynamic in Anyone But You, watching the 1993 adaptation of Much Ado About Nothing provides context for the source material. Both films explore how initial hostility between characters evolves into a romantic connection through a series of misunderstandings and staged scenarios.
What is the premise of Anyone But You?
In Anyone But You, Bea and Ben experience a strong initial attraction that quickly turns sour. They later reunite at a destination wedding in Australia and decide to pretend they are a couple to navigate the social expectations of the event, despite their mutual resentment toward each other.
How does the plot of Anyone But You compare to Much Ado About Nothing?
Anyone But You mirrors the central conflict of Much Ado About Nothing by focusing on two individuals who are forced into proximity and adopt a false relationship. While the 1993 film adheres to the original period setting, Anyone But You translates these classic character archetypes into a modern Australian wedding setting.