Netflix has released the first-look photos for its upcoming film adaptation of Happiness for Beginners, based on Katherine Center’s bestselling romantic comedy novel of the same name. It will be available for streaming on July 27.
The Happiness for Beginners photos feature Emmy nominee Ellie Kemper as she reunites with the streamer after working together on the acclaimed comedy series Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt. The photos also unveiled a glimpse of the rest of the cast, including Luke Grimes, Blythe Danner, Nico Santos, and more.
HAPPINESS FOR BEGINNERS (2023) (L to R) Ellie Kemper as Helen and Luke Grimes as Jake CR: Barbara Nitke/NETFLIX 
HAPPINESS FOR BEGINNERS (2023) (L to R) Shayvawn Webster as Windy, Nico Santos as Hugh, Luke Grimes as Jake, Gus Birney as Kaylee, Julia Shiplett as Sue, Esteban Benito as Mason, Ellie Kemper as Helen and Ben Cook as Beckett CR: Barbara Nitke/NETFLIX 
HAPPINESS FOR BEGINNERS (2023) (L to R) Blythe Danner as Gigi, Aaron Weiner as Mike, Ellie Kemper as Helen and Alexander Koch as Duncan CR: Barbara Nitke/NETFLIX 
HAPPINESS FOR BEGINNERS (2023) (L to R) Luke Grimes as Jake and Ellie Kemper as Helen CR: Barbara Nitke/NETFLIX 
HAPPINESS FOR BEGINNERS (2023) Luke Grimes as Jake CR: Barbara Nitke/NETFLIX 
HAPPINESS FOR BEGINNERS (2023) (L to R) Ben Cook as Beckett, Nico Santos as Hugh, Ellie Kemper as Helen, Luke Grimes as Jake and Shayvawn Webster as Windy CR: Barbara Nitke/NETFLIX 
HAPPINESS FOR BEGINNERS (2023) Ellie Kemper as Helen CR: Barbara Nitke/NETFLIX 
HAPPINESS FOR BEGINNERS (2023) (L to R) Esteban Benito as Mason, Ellie Kemper as Helen, Gus Birney as Kaylee and Julia Shiplett as Sue CR: Barbara Nitke/NETFLIX
“Helen has always lived her life as far from the edge as possible. Finding herself newly divorced and a little lost, Helen decides she needs a reset and signs up for the “Adventure of a Lifetime!” The adventure is a backcountry survival course hiking the Appalachian Trail with a group of oddball strangers,” reads the synopsis. “From the beginning, Helen’s plan to be the best hiker is tested and she finds more than just herself in the wilderness.”
Happiness for Beginners is written and directed by Vicky Wight. The film stars Ellie Kemper as Helen, Luke Grimes as Jake, Nico Santos as Hugh, Blythe Danner, Benjamin Cook as Beckett, Shayvawn Webster as Windy, Esteban Benito as Mason, and Julia Shiplett as Sue.
The adaptation is produced by Wight, Geoff Linville, and Berry Meyerowitz, with Katherine Center, Jeff Sackman, and Larry Greenberg serving as executive producers.
