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Meg Ryan and Billy Crystal Tease ‘When Harry Met Sally’ Reunion: ‘It’s Finally Time’

We will have what they have.

Meg Ryan and Billy Crystal have “When Harry Met Sally…” fans saying “Yes!” Yes! Yes!” after teasing an impending reunion.

In a photo posted to the main grid of their Instagram accounts on Wednesday, the “You’ve Got Mail” actress, 63, and the “City Slickers” star, 76, smile while sitting on a set one remembered on which a starring role in “When Harry Met Sally…”

“It’s finally here, we’re getting together again for something iconic,” Ryan captioned the post. “I can’t wait to show you everything soon.”

“It’s finally here, we’re getting together again for something iconic,” Ryan captioned the post. “I can’t wait to show you everything soon.” Instagram/@megryan

In a clear nod to the role he played in the popular 1989 romantic comedy, Crystal is wearing Harry’s famous Aran-style fisherman’s sweater (which has gained its own following over the years).

The couple also sits on a sofa that bears a striking resemblance to a sofa used in several documentary scenes used as a framing device in the film, in which fictional couples recounted details of their love stories. Harry and Sally’s confessional interview was the final scene of the film.

Billy Crystal and Meg Ryan in “When Harry Met Sally…” Columbia

Billy Crystal and Meg Ryan in “When Harry Met Sally…” Columbia

The final scene of the film was mentioned in Meg Ryan and Billy Crystal's Instagram post. Columbia

The final scene of the film was mentioned in Meg Ryan and Billy Crystal’s Instagram post. Columbia

Joy-stricken fans quickly flooded the comments section of Ryan’s post and couldn’t contain their euphoric joy.

“Amazing, together. Does this mean we’re going to find out what happened to Harry and Sally?” one person asked.

“IT’S HAPPENING OH MY GOD EVERYONE STAY CALM,” wrote another, with many others expressing similar sentiments such as “NO ONE IS MOVING,” “My heart just sank!!!!!!” and “I’m not going to deal with this get along.”

Meg Ryan and Billy Crystal in

Meg Ryan and Billy Crystal in “When Harry Met Sally…” In her Instagram post, Crystal wore a sweater similar to the one he wore in the 1989 romantic comedy.

Meg Ryan in the famous deli scene from “Harry and Sally…”

Meg Ryan in the famous deli scene from “When Harry Met Sally…”

Referencing one of the film’s most famous lines, one person commented: “I’ll take what she’s having!”

Crystal recently spoke about where he thinks his and Ryan’s When Harry Met Sally characters would be today, 36 years after they fell in love.

“They would talk about downsizing,” he told E! red carpet host Laverne Cox before the 2024 Primetime Emmy Awards last September.

“When Harry Met Sally…” was released in 1989. ©Columbia Pictures/Courtesy Everett Collection

“When Harry Met Sally…” was released in 1989. ©Columbia Pictures/Courtesy Everett Collection

Meg Ryan and Billy Crystal in a promotional photo for “When Harry Met Sally…” (1989).

Meg Ryan and Billy Crystal in a promotional photo for “When Harry Met Sally…” (1989).

“They’re not ready for assisted living yet. But they’re still romantic, still in love.”

He added: “They are probably having a great time with their grandchildren and finding new ways to be together.”

Crystal also spoke about how he feels to have been a part of a film that has resonated with audiences for over three decades.

Billy Crystal, producer Rob Reiner and Meg Ryan on the set of “When Harry Met Sally…” ©Columbia Pictures/Courtesy Everett Collection

Billy Crystal, producer Rob Reiner and Meg Ryan on the set of “When Harry Met Sally…” ©Columbia Pictures/Courtesy Everett Collection

“It is extraordinary to be a part of such an evergreen film after all these years,” he remarked. “Young people are finding it; calls from film schools and 22-year-olds finding the film; 21-year-olds and come to talk to them about it.”

When asked to explain the film’s staying power, the nine-time Oscar presenter praised Rob Reiner’s “great direction” and a “brilliant script” from screenwriter Nora Ephron, who died in 2012 at the age of 71, along with Ryan and their late colleagues stars Bruno Kirby and Carrie Fisher.

“It was a small but powerful group,” he said.

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