The critically-acclaimed film, directed by Michael Showalter, is written by husband and wife duo Kumail Nanjiani (of Silicon Valley fame) and Emily V Gordon.
The Big Sick is released in cinemas Friday (28 July).
If you’re yet to hear about new romantic comedy The Big Sick, the chances are you will very soon.
The Independent spoke with Nanjiani and Gordon about the film’s runaway success, why it’s the year’s greatest date movie and whether we could catch up with them in a future film.