Better Than The Movies: Netflix Sets Julia Hart To Direct Feature Adaptation

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With almost 1 million copies sold in Brazil, the best-seller, better than in the films, by American author Lynn Painter, will have adaptation by Netflix, directed by Julia Hart. The plot follows the relationship between Liz and Wes, a couple whose story blends with that of classic romantic comedies. The protagonist Liz dreams of a cinema-worthy love and sees her chance approaching when Michael Young, her childhood passion, returns and makes her …

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Netflix will produce the adaptation of the cinematogr is from Lynn Painter's book "Better than in Films". The writer confirmed on her social networks the project, that to be directed by Julia Hart and also to count Jordan Horowitz on the screenplay. Read more (05/05/2026