Absolutely — here’s a complete blueprint for a PG-13 romantic comedy film, built for charm, chemistry, and heartfelt laughs. It balances classic rom-com structure with modern quirks and emotional relatability, perfect for wide audiences and streaming/box office appeal.
Title: “WRONG NUMBER, RIGHT GUY”
Tagline:
“The text wasn’t meant for him. The chemistry was.”
Genre:
Romantic Comedy (PG-13)
Tone: Whimsical, witty, sincere, feel-good
Audience: Teens to adults; fans of To All the Boys, Set It Up, Notting Hill, and You’ve Got Mail
Premise:
Harper, a detail-obsessed book editor in NYC, accidentally sends a snarky breakup text to the wrong number — meant for her ex, but it reaches Eli, a charming yet chaotic chef launching his first food truck.
Instead of ghosting her, he texts back with hilarious commentary… and against her better judgment, Harper starts venting to this complete stranger. Their flirty, anonymous exchange grows into an emotional lifeline — until a twist of fate leads them to meet in real life, without realizing who they are.
Now, Harper and Eli are falling for each other in person… while unknowingly texting each other about each other.
Main Characters:
Harper Lin (29)
Smart, structured, emotionally guarded. She lives by her planner and color-coded sticky notes. After a public breakup with her influencer ex, she’s skeptical of love but yearns for something real.
Vibe: Zooey Deschanel meets Emma Stone. Vintage dresses, tote bags full of books, awkwardly endearing.
Eli Bennett (31)
Messy, passionate, too-honest-for-his-own-good. Quit his fancy restaurant job to open a food truck focused on nostalgic childhood comfort food. Believes life should be seasoned with chaos.
Vibe: A young Chris Evans meets Pedro Pascal energy. Apron always covered in flour, texts like a meme lord, big heart.
Supporting Cast:
• Maya – Harper’s wild best friend, a bisexual bartender with perfect advice and zero boundaries
• Noah – Eli’s food truck partner, extremely chill, possibly high at all times, loves romantic drama
• Harper’s Mom – A hopeful romantic who sends her daughter too many self-help books and fortune cookies
• Kyle – Harper’s influencer ex. Surprisingly fragile ego. Somehow keeps running into her
Key Locations:
• NYC bookshops and cafés
• A string-lit food truck lot
• Text message screen montages over scenic walks
• A disastrous double date
• A library event that becomes the accidental unmasking moment
Plot Highlights (Three-Act Structure):
Act 1: The Wrong Text
• Harper sends a biting breakup text to what she thinks is her ex
• Eli responds, amused, and they start a quirky text exchange
• They nickname each other “Wrong Girl” and “Mystery Man”
Act 2: Real-Life Collision
• Harper’s friend drags her to a new food truck — Eli’s
• Instant chemistry in person, but neither knows the other is their texting partner
• Parallel storytelling: falling in love through texts and in real life
• Both give each other advice about dating… each other
Act 3: The Reveal
• The truth comes out — in the middle of Harper’s book launch party
• Anger, betrayal, but also realization: they really know each other
• A grand but quirky apology scene involving custom fortune cookies, a scavenger hunt, and a slow dance in a food truck kitchen
• Ends with a kiss and the wrong number saved as “Right One”
Themes:
• Finding connection in unexpected places
• Letting go of perfection and control
• Seeing people beyond their first impression
• The weird honesty of digital intimacy
Visual Style & Tone:
• Color palette: Warm pastels, neon signs, golden-hour lighting
• Text messages visualized on screen in playful animations
• Montages with indie pop and acoustic covers of 2000s hits
• Humor: Wholesome sarcasm, witty banter, relatable awkwardness
Soundtrack Mood Board:
• Phoebe Bridgers (light)
• Taylor Swift acoustic versions
• Lauv, Bleachers, Haim, Maisie Peters
• Classic pop covers with soft jazz or lo-fi instrumentation
Marketing Hooks:
• TikTok teasers of the “wrong text” moment
• An in-world Instagram account for the food truck
• “Who’s Your Mystery Match?” texting game
• Romance novel tie-in version of the movie’s events
Potential Sequel:
“WRONG PLACE, RIGHT TIME” – Harper and Eli try long-distance as he launches a new truck in London. Misunderstandings, surprise flights, rainy kisses, and maybe a proposal in a bookstore.
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