to comfort Andrew and asks if he is going to go after her. As he rushes out to find Margaret, another argument arises between him and Joe. Annie suddenly shows symptoms of a heart attack, causing her and the family to be airlifted to the hospital and convinces them to reconcile before she "passes away". After she succeeds in getting things moving again, she admits to faking the heart attack as it was the only means to get their attention, and tells the pilot to head to the airport in hopes of catching up to Margaret. Andrew's parents realize he really loves Margaret. He returns to New York and tells Margaret he loves her in front of the entire office staff. After they kiss, they go to Gilbertson and inform him that they are again engaged but for real this time. During the credits, Gilbertson questions Margaret, Andrew, Andrew's family, and Ramone. Each of the answers proves Gilbertson right about them. Cast Sandra Bullock as Margaret Tate, a pushy editor-in-chief at a major New York City book publisher. Ryan Reynolds as Andrew Paxton, Margaret's assistant whose ultimate career goal is to become an editor. Malin Åkerman as Gertrude, Andrew's ex-girlfriend. Craig T. Nelson as Joe Paxton, Andrew's father who owns the family businesses that dominate the entire town of Sitka. Mary Steenburgen as Grace Paxton, Andrew's mother. Betty White as Grandma Annie, Andrew's grandmother and Joe's mother. Oscar Nunez as Ramone, a jack of all trades resident of Sitka who holds many jobs including waiter, male stripper, shopkeeper and minister. Denis O'Hare as Mr. Gilbertson, the immigration agent investigating Margaret's case. Michael Nouri as Chairman Bergen, Tate's superior who is the chairman of the board of directors. Aasif Mandvi as Bob Spaulding, a fired editor who Tate's superiors plan to rehire if Tate gets deported since he is the only one to match her skills. Michael Mosley as Chuck, Andrew's friend. Production Peter Chiarelli wrote the script for the film in 2005. In May 2007, it was announced that Sandra Bullock had been given a lead role for The Proposal. Julia Roberts was originally approached for the lead, but declined. Nearly two months later, it was reported that plans were being finalized for Ryan Reynolds to star opposite Bullock. In January 2008, Touchstone Pictures signed Anne Fletcher to direct. The film premiered on June 1, 2009, at the El Capitan