Lily James and Swiped co-star Pierson Fode were photographed Friday strolling through New York's Central Park, signaling a relaxed pace for the actors as they promote their film. The pair appeared in good spirits, chatting as they moved along the park’s leafy paths amid late-summer light.
James, 36, wore an oversized white shirt paired with blue jeans, black sunglasses, and a shoulder bag, with her hair pulled into a messy bun. Fode, 33, dressed in a white shirt with a vest and beige chinos. The two were seen pausing for a drink and sunbathing on a rocky platform, and they shared a playful selfie during the outing. Earlier in the day, witnesses described a courteous exchange as they made their way down a footpath together.
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Swiped was released on September 19 in the United States on Hulu and is available on Disney+ in the United Kingdom. In the film, James plays Whitney Wolfe Herd, the Bumble founder, with Fode cast as one of her romantic leads alongside Jackson White among others in the ensemble.
The actors have spent a notable amount of time in New York for work and premieres surrounding Swiped, which has helped keep their collaboration in the public eye. Fode has gained attention for his roles in Netflix’s rom-com The Wrong Paris, while James has continued to balance high-profile projects and her extensive filmography.
Background context about the pair’s careers is part of the broader picture: Fode rose to fame on Disney Channel’s Jessie and later joined The Bold and the Beautiful, while James has long been a fixture in major productions following her breakout as Cinderella. There is no confirmation of a romantic relationship between them; both are publicly associated with other projects and people, and representatives had not commented publicly at the time of publication.
Observers note that James has dated several partners in the past, and Fode has likewise been linked to other public figures in different years. The two shared a weekend in New York that drew interest from fans and entertainment outlets, but there is no independently verified report of them acting as a couple beyond their professional collaboration.
Daily Mail reporters and editors reached out to James’s representatives for comment, but no statement was immediately available. The outing in Central Park adds to a string of sightings of the two actors together around film events and promotional stops, reinforcing their status as co-stars who are frequently photographed in casual settings.