Netflix’s New Rom-Com Sparks Fan Frenzy Over Steamy Hot Cowboy Star
Netflix’s new rom-com The Wrong Paris is turning heads, and Pierson Fodé’s cowboy character is a big part of the buzz.
Directed by Janeen Damian, the 2025 film stars Miranda Cosgrove alongside Fodé, with Madison Pettis, Frances Fisher, and Yvonne Orji in supporting roles.
The movie follows Dawn, played by Cosgrove, who needs money to attend an art course in Paris, France. She joins what she thinks is a Paris-based dating show, only to discover it’s actually set in Paris, Texas.
While she tries to get eliminated, she ends up developing feelings for the bachelor, Trey McAllen III, played by Fodé, complicating her plan.
Fodé describes his character as a mix of charm and humor. “Trey’s like if Matthew McConaughey accidentally wandered onto The Bachelor set and thought, ‘Alright, guess we’re doing this,’” he told Bello magazine. “Playing him let me blend all of that … and yes, there’s a mechanical bull involved.”
He added, “What drew me in was that Trey’s not a polished reality-TV bachelor, he’s a homegrown cowboy who somehow ends up with cameras in his face and 19 women fighting for his attention. He’s figuring it out as he goes, which is where the humor and heart come from. Comedy happens when authentic moments get messy, vulnerability happens when you’re okay looking stupid, and charm is what sneaks up on you in between.”
Fodé has been acting since 2012, with roles in shows like Storytellers, Naomi and Ely’s No Kiss List, The Bold and the Beautiful, Disney Channel’s Jessie, and Hulu’s Swiped. He told Bello, “I look for roles that scare me or make me laugh, the kind that make me think, ‘How am I going to pull this off?’ That fear usually means growth.”
He continued, “Whether it’s a conman hiding secrets, losing 48 pounds to play an addict in Dope Queens, a quarterback under pressure or a cowboy bachelor dodging whipped cream on national TV, I want characters that challenge me.”
“If the script makes me laugh, gives me chills, or makes me ask questions at 2 a.m., I’m in. But the through-line is always the same: there has to be heart under the surface. Something that truly entertains. As a fan of movies, I make movies for other fans.”
She signed up for a dating show in Paris, France… just to find herself in Paris, Texas.
— Netflix (@netflix) August 6, 2025
Miranda Cosgrove and Pierson Fodé star in THE WRONG PARIS. Premiering September 12. pic.twitter.com/IhnJ8BMFYF
Fans online have praised Fodé for his “performance,” noting that his portrayal raises the bar for romantic comedy leading men. His cowboy swagger and comedic timing have made him a standout in the film, and viewers can’t stop talking about his on-screen presence.
The Wrong Paris premiered on Netflix on September 12, and it’s already generating excitement for Fodé’s performance.
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