What is ‘Beautiful Disaster’ about? Plot of modern-day contemporary romance explained

'Beautiful Disaster' will star Dylan Sprouse and Virginia Gardner as the leads
Dylan Sprouse as Travis Maddox and Virginia Gardner as Abby Abernathy in 'Beautiful Disaster' (Voltage Pictures)
Dylan Sprouse as Travis Maddox and Virginia Gardner as Abby Abernathy in 'Beautiful Disaster' (Voltage Pictures)

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: The upcoming modern-day romance drama 'Beautiful Disaster' is based on writer Jamie McGuire's novel of the same name. The plot revolves around Abby Abernathy's engagement with bad boy Travis Maddox. The story begins once they place a bet that will change things.

Roger Kumble co-wrote the script with Julia Hart and he is the director of the drama with Voltage Pictures handling distribution rights. The film's producers are Mark Clayman, Jonathan Deckter and Brian Pitt. Actors Dylan Sprouse and Virginia Gardner star as Travis and Abby.

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What is the plot of ‘Beautiful Disaster’?

Abby Abernathy is a freshman with a dark past who must avoid bad boy Travis Maddox at all costs. Travis enjoys fighting in underground boxing matches at night along with being the ultimate college charmer during the day.

Despite her evident attraction to Travis, Abby is determined to have nothing to do with him and continues to reject his charms. Amused by her resistance, he proposes a simple bet: if he loses his next fight, he must avoid having sex for a month. If he wins, Abby must live in his apartment for a comparable period. Travis has no idea about Abby's dark past, and this bet might make things come undone.

 ‘Beautiful Disaster’ will release in theaters on April 12.

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