Ryan herself addressed this in a Variety interview: “Elara makes the wrong choice. We wanted to show that love isn’t just about who you feel it for—it’s about who you have the courage to lose.”

Rumors are swirling that Ryan will star in an adaptation of Sally Rooney’s Beautiful World, Where Are You as the chaotic Alice. If true, get your tissues ready. There’s also a whisper that she’s developing a The Violet Hour sequel, where Sam goes to Berlin to find Jules a decade later.

In Celeste, romance plays a subtle yet significant role in the story. Here are some key points about the game's romantic storylines:

Uncomfortable. It’s the storyline Celestials argue about at brunch. But it cemented Ryan as an actress unafraid of playing unlikable women in love.