Director Celine Song—who captivated audiences with Past Lives—is set to return with her latest romantic film, Materialists. And yes, we are perfectly seated for this one.
Much like her directorial debut, Materialists will center around a love triangle, featuring a “perfect match” and a complicated ex. This time, Dakota Johnson leads the film as the protagonist, with Chris Evans and Pedro Pascal portraying her two love interests.
For those unfamiliar with Celine Song’s work, she has proven herself to be a master at exploring the complexities of romance.
In Past Lives, she beautifully depicted the connection between childhood friends Nora (Greta Lee) and Hae Sung (Teo Yoo) and how their past shaped their present—especially in contrast to Nora’s marriage to Arthur (John Magaro). The film was a stunning portrayal of how different relationships leave unique imprints on our lives.
With Materialists, we anticipate another deeply introspective and emotionally layered romantic story.
Dakota Johnson Calls Song a ‘Dream Director’
Not only did Song write, direct, and produce Materialists, but she also seems to have won over her leading lady.
In a recent interview, Johnson shared just how much she adored working with Song.
“I had the most amazing time. I am deeply in love with her, and with her as a director, as a filmmaker, as a human,” Johnson said.
High praise from a seasoned actress—so if Johnson is this enamored, we can only imagine how audiences will feel.
‘Materialists’, The Love Triangle Rom-ComAccording to the official synopsis, Materialists follows:
“A young, ambitious New York City matchmaker [Dakota Johnson] who finds herself torn between the perfect match [Pedro Pascal] and her imperfect ex [Chris Evans].”
In the film’s trailer, we see Johnson’s character, Lucy, celebrating her ninth successful matchmaking—but her own love life is far from picture-perfect.
On one side, she has her ideal match: a wealthy, polished bachelor who checks all the boxes. On the other, there’s her ex, who is still waiting tables while chasing his big acting break.
Song has a knack for capturing romance’s subtleties, and Materialists seems poised to explore one of the biggest relationship dilemmas: choosing between the person who looks perfect on paper and the one who feels right in your heart.
Who Stars in Materialists?
Alongside Dakota Johnson, Pedro Pascal, and Chris Evans, the cast includes:
- Zoë Winters (Succession)
- Dasha Nekrasova (Bad Behavior)
- Louisa Jacobson (The Gilded Age)
- Marin Ireland (Eileen)
With a talented ensemble backing up this love story, expectations are sky-high.
The film is set to hit theaters on June 13. Mark your calendars now—this is one romantic drama you won’t want to miss.
Watch the Materialists Trailer
A trailer has dropped, and we are already obsessed.
Will Lucy choose a fairy-tale romance with her flawless (but possibly uninspired) match? Or will she follow her heart and dive into something messier but real with her undeniably charming ex? We cannot wait to find out.