| “ | Most of all, I hate you because I think of you. Often. It’s disgusting, and I can’t stop. | ” |
— Maya, played by Izzy Lopez.
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The Accidental Proposal is a 2022 Romantic Comedy starring Callan Prescott and Izzy Lopez.
Synopsis[]
In a high-stakes business deal, rival entrepreneurs, Ryan and Maya, accidentally propose to each other as part of a fake proposal scheme to secure funding. As they navigate the consequences of their actions, they realize their initial animosity has turned into attraction. They end up dating but not engaged.
Plot[]
Rival entrepreneurs Ryan (Callan Prescott, from Eternal Hearts) and Maya (Izzy Lopez, from Loose Stones & You are My Rock) are both desperate to secure funding for their respective start-ups in a small, competitive town. Locked in a fierce competition for the same business space, they initially can’t stand each other. However, when a wealthy investor expresses interest in supporting couples, a spur-of-the-moment miscommunication leads to an accidental proposal between the two. Realising the potential advantage, they reluctantly decide to go along with a fake engagement to secure the funding they need. What starts as a calculated business move quickly spirals out of control, with Ryan and Maya forced to attend events together, meet each other’s families, and navigate the mounting public attention surrounding their relationship.
As their fake romance deepens, the pair begin to uncover surprising chemistry, and their mutual animosity gives way to genuine attraction. However, after the engagement party, they realise that their scheme might not have been the smartest way to secure the funding, and doubts begin to creep in. By the time the investors unknowingly sign off on their separate business ventures, Ryan and Maya have already developed real feelings for each other. In the end, Ryan asks Maya to be his girlfriend, but this time, without the pretence of a proposal.
Cast[]
Main characters[]
- Callan Prescott as Ryan: An entrepreneur
- Izzy Lopez as Maya: An entrepreneur
Supporting characters[]
- (name) as Jack: Ryan’s best friend and business partner. He’s the voice of reason.
- (name) as Sara: Maya’s best friend and confidante. A sharp-witted, no-nonsense woman.
- (name) as Jason Hall: A charming but shrewd business investor.
Reception[]
Critical[]
The Accidental Proposal received generally positive reviews from critics and audiences alike upon its release. Praised for its charming leads, Callan Prescott and Izzy Lopez, as well as its lighthearted take on the fake-dating trope, the film was lauded as a refreshing addition to the romantic comedy genre. Critics highlighted the palpable chemistry between the two stars and the clever, witty dialogue that kept the plot engaging.
Awards[]
- Category - Award
- Category - Award
Trivia[]
- The original title of the film was Fake It 'Til You Make It, but it was changed after an actual on-set mix-up with the fake engagement rings.
- During filming, a photo of Callan and Izzy in their fake engagement costumes got leaked online, leading fans to believe they were engaged in real life!
- Many of the funniest moments in the film, including Ryan and Maya’s first argument after the fake proposal, were improvised by Callan and Izzy.
- The first kiss between Ryan and Maya was unscripted. Callan and Izzy decided to go for it during filming, which surprised the crew but ended up making it into the final cut.
- The director’s dog, Biscuit, makes a blink-and-you-miss-it cameo as the dog walking by in the background during the park scene.
- In one scene where Maya attends a formal gala, her dress zipper actually broke just before filming. Rather than delay production, the crew pinned it together and hoped no one would notice!
- (name), who played Maya’s best friend Sara, accidentally revealed the film’s ending during a radio interview before the movie was released. Thankfully, most listeners thought she was joking!