“When Harry Met Sally” Finale Revealed in Surprise Announcement!
In a recent interview, director Rob Reiner disclosed a surprising revelation about his iconic 1989 romantic comedy “When Harry Met Sally.” The film, starring Billy Crystal and Meg Ryan, has become a timeless classic in the romantic comedy genre. However, Reiner divulged that the movie was originally intended to have a drastically different ending before a real-life love story changed the course of the film.
Reiner confessed that the original script, written with Nora Ephron, featured a much sadder ending for the main characters, Harry and Sally. The director’s personal experiences with love and relationships heavily influenced the storyline. “The original ending of the movie was for Harry and Sally not to get together,” Reiner explained in the interview. “Because I was married for 10 years, single for the next 10 years, and couldn’t figure out how to be with anyone. This led to When Harry Met Sally.”
However, everything changed for Reiner when he met his wife, Michele, while filming the movie. “I had never met anyone, so years later they would see each other, talk, and drift apart. Then I met my wife, Michele, to whom I have been married for 35 years. I met him while we were shooting the movie and changed the ending of the movie,” Reiner said. When asked if the tear-jerking romantic finale can be attributed to his wife, Reiner replied, “That’s true.”
The film’s unforgettable final scene, where Harry finally declares his love for Sally during a New Year’s party, has become one of the most iconic moments in romantic comedy history. Harry’s heartfelt declaration, “I came here tonight because when you realize you want to spend the rest of your life with someone, you want the rest of your life to start as soon as possible,” remains etched in the memories of fans.
With this new insight into the making of “When Harry Met Sally,” fans can now appreciate the film’s ending in a different light, understanding the real-life love story that shaped the on-screen romance.
