In February 2021, Jenny Slate and Charlie Day were confirmed as starring in I Want You Back, a romantic comedy to be released through Amazon Studios.[1] Jason Orley was also announced as director and that he would adapt a screenplay written by Isaac Aptaker and Elizabeth Berger.[2] Charlie Day, Adam Londy and Bart Lipton executive produce for The Safran Company and The Walk-Up Company.[3] Principal photography began in March 2021 in Atlanta, Georgia.[4][2] On April 16, 2021 it was announced that the Savannah Regional Film Commission said extras were needed for four days of filming in Savannah on April 27 through the 30th.[5][6] Other locations include Publico restaurant and the Plaza Theatre in Atlanta, and Decatur Square in Decatur.[7]