The Big Picture
- Netflix’s upcoming interactive romantic comedy, Choose Love, features Laura Marano and introduces viewers to a unique concept where their decisions shape the characters’ journey and lead to multiple storylines and endings.
- The trailer presents a seemingly perfect life for Cami, but viewers have the power to determine the direction of her love life.
- Similarly to other interactive content on Netflix like Black Mirror: Bandersnatch, viewers will have the opportunity to make choices for Cami, ranging from ethical dilemmas to fun games like Truth or Dare, resulting in a personalized and one-of-a-kind viewing experience.
Netflix has unveiled the first trailer for Choose Love, an innovative romantic comedy that immerses viewers in an interactive storytelling experience. The film stars Laura Marano and serves as Netflix’s first venture into interactive romance content. The project was initially announced in March 2022.
Marano, who recently starred in Netflix’s The Royal Treatment, leads the cast alongside Avan Jogia (Resident Evil: Welcome to Raccoon City), Scott Michael Foster (You, Crazy Ex-Girlfriend), and Jordi Webber (Power Rangers, Millenial Jenny). Choose Love is directed by Stuart McDonald, known for his work on Crazy Ex-Girlfriend, Summer Heights High, and an upcoming untitled Netflix film starring Victoria Justice. The script for Choose Love is penned by Josann McGibbon, who has written for projects such as Runaway Bride, Desperate Housewives, The Starter Wife, and more.
The trailer introduces audiences to Cami (Marano), who appears to live a perfect life. She is in a loving relationship with her boyfriend (Foster) and enjoys a fulfilling career. However, a fortune teller and a touch of metafiction disrupt her harmonious existence. From that point forward, viewers will have the power to shape Cami’s life through choices that include reigniting old flames, pursuing a relationship with a famous musician, or completely jeopardizing her current relationship. It promises to be an entertaining and interactive experience.
How Will The Interactive Part Work?
If you’ve ever experienced Black Mirror: Bandersnatch, You vs. Wild, or WWE’s mind-bending adventure Escape the Undertaker on Netflix, then you’re already familiar with the interactive elements of Choose Love. Depending on the decisions you make throughout the story, different outcomes and endings will unfold, reminiscent of the “choose your own adventure” books from childhood. Netflix has provided an informative explanation for those curious about the interactive mechanics employed in Choose Love.
“The feature will offer viewers the ability to decide what journey the main characters take over the course of this love story, making decisions that can create a variety of unique storylines and multiple endings. Cami, and viewers, will face a kaleidoscope of tempting-but-tough choices ranging from more serious ethical dilemmas to the frivolous “Truth or Dare” games.”
You can watch the trailer for Choose Love below and immerse yourself in the power to shape the story according to your preferences. The movie will be available on Netflix starting August 31st, 2023.