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Netflix pick up The Incredible Jessica James, about dating in a 'social media obsessed, post-relationship world'

For months, the phrase Netflix and Chill was synonymous with dating, potential partners around the world asking dates whether they fancied watching some House of Cards while doing whatever.

Having helped change the face of dating, Netflix has now bought the rights to a film about dating in a 'social media obsessed, post-relationship world’.

According to Deadline, the streaming company has acquired worldwide rights to Jim Strouse’s modern comedy, The Incredible Jessica James.

The film - which will close Sundance Film Festival - stars The Daily show’s Jessica Williams as an aspiring playwright in New York struggling with a relationship ending.

After some time, she’s forced to go on a date with Chris O’Dowd’s recently divorced character. As the synopses puts it: “the unlikely duo discover how to make it through the tough times in a social media obsessed post-relationship universe.”

Expect dozens of selfies, Twitter updates and - of course - a Netflix and Chill session.