Falling Trailer: KJ Apa, Archie Renaux and Isabel May Get Caught in a Complicated Love Triangle

Brainstorm Media has unveiled the official trailer for Falling, an upcoming indie romance that takes the familiar love-triangle formula and gives it a more complicated, modern twist. Co-written and co-directed by filmmaking brothers Colin Krisel and James Krisel, the film follows three friends whose relationships begin to unravel when attraction enters the picture. Starring KJ Apa, Archie Renaux and Isabel May, Falling promises a mix of romance, friendship, emotional confusion and the messy realities of choosing what — and who — you really want.

At the heart of the story is Johnny, played by Archie Renaux, who never expects to develop feelings for Jillian, the captivating girlfriend of his best friend Jack. The problem is that Jack, played by KJ Apa, is already deeply involved with Jillian while being the kind of charming, quick-witted guy who has traditionally kept commitment at arm’s length. As Johnny’s feelings grow stronger, the friendship between the two men is suddenly placed under enormous pressure, turning what might have been a straightforward romance into an increasingly painful emotional dilemma.

Isabel May plays Jillian, the woman at the centre of this complicated equation, and the trailer teases a relationship that refuses to fit neatly into the usual romantic-comedy boxes. Johnny and Jillian’s attraction creates a dangerous emotional crossroads, forcing Johnny to decide whether his first real love is worth risking the friendship that means so much to him. Meanwhile, Jack is caught in a situation he never saw coming, unaware that his closest friend has developed feelings for the woman he loves. The result is an anti-fairytale romance where nobody gets an easy answer.

What makes Falling particularly intriguing is its attempt to turn a familiar cinematic setup into something more grounded in contemporary dating and relationships. The film explores the uncomfortable space between friendship, desire, loyalty and self-fulfillment, asking what happens when pursuing your own happiness could hurt someone you care about. Set against the inviting backdrop of London, the story appears to balance intimate relationship drama with the city’s romantic atmosphere, giving the film a distinctly modern indie-romance identity.

Alongside KJ Apa, Archie Renaux and Isabel May, the cast features Sophie Simnett, Emma Laird, Nick Hendrix and Will Close. The performances appear to be central to the film’s appeal, particularly the chemistry and emotional tension between its three leads. Rather than presenting Jack, Johnny and Jillian as simple heroes or villains in a conventional love triangle, Falling seems interested in their contradictions, mistakes and complicated emotions — making the situation feel closer to the messy relationship choices people face in real life.

Falling is co-written and co-directed by Colin Krisel and James Krisel and is scheduled to arrive on October 9, 2026. With its unusual take on the love-triangle setup, a strong young cast and a story built around the collision between romance and friendship, the film could offer audiences something more bittersweet than a traditional happily-ever-after. The central question is simple but brutal: what happens when the woman of your dreams is also the woman your best friend dreams about?

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