For Chloe Domont, Fair Play was a sort of exorcism. “It was a story that was burning inside of me and a story I couldn’t not tell,” the director told Netflix in an interview conducted earlier this year. “I wanted to reckon with some unresolved feelings I had in the past, specifically dating men who I felt were threatened by either my ambition or any little bits of accomplishments.” The film is Domont’s way of sounding the alarm. “These dynamics should no longer be normalized,” she said. 

In fact, Fair Play takes those dynamics to their most extreme conclusion: a tense and emotional thrill ride that tests the very core of a young couple’s relationship. Read on to learn more about the new film, and check out the trailer above.

What is Fair Play about?

Fair Play centers around Emily (Phoebe Dynevor) and Luke (Alden Ehrenreich), a pair of financial analysts who are engaged in a relationship forbidden by their shared employer. But when one of them gets an unexpected promotion, their relationship gets pushed to the brink, threatening to unravel far more than their recent engagement.

It’s a departure for both Ehrenreich and Dynevor, best known for playing a young Han Solo in Solo: A Star Wars Story and Regency debutante Daphne Bridgerton in Bridgerton, respectively. But for Domont, that was part of their appeal. “When I met with Alden and Phoebe for the roles, it was pretty instant that they were perfect for these characters,” Domont said. “They’re incredibly strong versatile actors that can do anything. And also what excited me about it was that they had never done anything like this before. I love to cast against type.”

Who is in the cast of Fair Play?

Dynevor and Ehrenreich are joined by Eddie Marsan and Rich Sommer as two of their co-workers at the One Crest Capital hedge fund. Prolific character actor Marsan made a particular impression on the cast and crew, as One Crest Capital founder Campbell. “Eddie is magic,” Domont said. “He’s got this electricity in his eyes. You never know what he’s going to do or what he’s going to say, and so his performances just keep you on the edge.”

When will Fair Play be on Netflix?

Fair Play is now streaming on Netflix. Follow it up with some of Domont’s previous directorial work on shows like Suits and Ballers. 

Chloe Domont and Cast Take Us Behind the Scenes of ‘Fair Play’