Meg Ryan Reunites with Billy Crystal and Hints at ‘Iconic’ Project in the Works

To the joy of fans of their classic 1989 romantic comedy ‘When Harry Met Sally’, Meg Ryan and Billy Crystal are hinting at an exciting new collaboration.
The two posted a tribute to the cherished movie on Instagram recently. Ryan, 63, wore a shirt and blazer that evoked Sally’s fashion sense, while Crystal, 76, wore a pullover that was reminiscent of Harry’s iconic attire. The location also reflected the interview sequences in the movie. “It’s finally happening, we’re reuniting for something iconic,” Ryan captioned the photo. Looking forward to showing you all soon 💙. Fans speculated about their new project with excitement after Crystal, who made his Instagram debut with the post, shared the identical image and caption.
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For many years, viewers have been enchanted by Ryan and Crystal’s connection in Rob Reiner’s and Nora Ephron’s ‘When Harry Met Sally’. Both stars received Golden Globe nods and an Oscar nomination for Ephron’s script for the movie, which also featured Bruno Kirby and the late Carrie Fisher as the two best friends.
Ryan and Crystal haven’t been on screen together since their ‘When Harry Met Sally’ days, despite the fact that they later collaborated on ‘Sleepless in Seattle’ and ‘You’ve Got Mail’. Looking back on their relationship in 2023, Crystal revealed that audiences had been deeply impacted by their pairing, which was facilitated by Reiner and Ephron. “We’re still a couple to everybody almost 35 years later,” he remarked, recognizing the movie’s enduring appeal, particularly on Valentine’s Day and New Year’s Eve. He referred to the film as “evergreen,” pointing out that it speaks to generations who have experienced both love and heartache.
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Their “fantastic chemistry” was another compliment from Crystal, who said, “You knew it was special.” You are unaware that it has been special for 35 years.
Ryan and Crystal joined Reiner at the Turner Classic Movies Festival in 2019 to commemorate the film’s 30th anniversary and praise ‘When Harry Met Sally’ enduring appeal. “That weird dance that men and women do with one another is basic and always there,” Reiner said during the event, describing the movie as capturing “basic truths about men and women.”
Fans are excited to see what the legendary combo will do next with their upcoming project.
–Farheen Ali