Noah Ashby (played by Adam Devine) is a protagonist in When We First Met.
Protagonist who uses a time-traveling photo booth to revisit 2014 and win over Avery Martin. After multiple failed attempts and realizing she loves Ethan, he learns to value Carrie Grey and ultimately restores the timeline to find his own happiness. Avery Martin (played by Alexandra Daddario) is a protagonist in When We First Met.
Noah's initial love interest who is engaged to Ethan. She becomes the target of Noah's time-traveling efforts to change their meeting, but he eventually realizes she does not love him and is truly meant for Ethan. Carrie Grey (played by Shelley Hennig) appears in When We First Met.
Avery's roommate who initially suspects Noah of stalking. She helps him understand Avery's preferences and bonds with him during his time travel adventures. She becomes Noah's true match, though he must restore the timeline to properly pursue her. Max (played by Andrew Bachelor) appears in When We First Met.
Noah's friend and colleague who advises him on his time travel attempts and runs a company where Noah works. Their friendship suffers when Noah takes Max's desired senior VP promotion but is later fully restored. Ethan (played by Robbie Amell) appears in When We First Met.
Avery's fiancé and the man she is truly meant to be with. He experiences distress when Noah's timeline changes alter their relationship, but his engagement to Avery is ultimately restored to its original state. Phil (played by Dean J. West) appears in When We First Met.
Carrie's ex-boyfriend. In one altered timeline, Carrie resumes dating Phil until Noah resets the timeline to meet her correctly and restore the original events.
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Characters
Noah Ashby
(played by Adam Devine) — protagonist
Protagonist who uses a time-traveling photo booth to revisit 2014 and win over Avery Martin. After multiple failed attempts and realizing she loves Ethan, he learns to value Carrie Grey and ultimately...
Avery Martin
(played by Alexandra Daddario) — protagonist
Noah's initial love interest who is engaged to Ethan. She becomes the target of Noah's time-traveling efforts to change their meeting, but he eventually realizes she does not love him and is truly mea...
Carrie Grey
(played by Shelley Hennig) — supporting
Avery's roommate who initially suspects Noah of stalking. She helps him understand Avery's preferences and bonds with him during his time travel adventures. She becomes Noah's true match, though he mu...
Max
(played by Andrew Bachelor) — supporting
Noah's friend and colleague who advises him on his time travel attempts and runs a company where Noah works. Their friendship suffers when Noah takes Max's desired senior VP promotion but is later ful...
Ethan
(played by Robbie Amell) — supporting
Avery's fiancé and the man she is truly meant to be with. He experiences distress when Noah's timeline changes alter their relationship, but his engagement to Avery is ultimately restored to its origi...
Phil
(played by Dean J. West) — supporting
Carrie's ex-boyfriend. In one altered timeline, Carrie resumes dating Phil until Noah resets the timeline to meet her correctly and restore the original events.
Key Relationships
Max → Ethan
(Social Friends)
Carrie Grey → Phil
(Romantic Ex-Boyfriend)
Noah Ashby → Ethan
(Conflict Rivals)
Avery Martin → Carrie Grey
(Social Roommates)
Noah Ashby → Max
(Professional Colleagues)
Avery Martin → Ethan
(Romantic Fiancés)
Noah Ashby → Carrie Grey
(Romantic Lovers)
Noah Ashby → Avery Martin
(Romantic Unrequited Love)
Story Analysis
A man uses a magical photo booth to time travel and alter his past, learning that true love requires authenticity rather than manipulation.
Plot Progression
The Unrequited Spark
Timeline Hopping & Failed Experiments
Shifting Priorities & Realizations
Restoring Destiny & New Beginnings
Directed by Ari Sandel
When We First Met (2018) · 6.6/10 · comedy, fantasy, romance
