Anna Kendrick Directing Taylor Jenkins Reid 'Evelyn Hugo' for Netflix
Netflix tapped Anna Kendrick to direct the adaptation after her Woman of the Hour debut, as Taylor Jenkins Reid’s novel has sold over 24 million copies worldwide.
- On Monday, June 1, Netflix announced actress and director Anna Kendrick will helm the film adaptation of Taylor Jenkins Reid's 2017 best-selling novel, The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo.
- Netflix acquired the rights to the novel in 2022, though the project faced delays following the departure of previous directors Maggie Betts and Leslye Headland.
- Kendrick's appointment follows her 2023 directorial debut, Woman of the Hour, which scored a 91% rating on Rotten Tomatoes; Reid's novel has sold over 24 million copies worldwide.
- Writers Liz Tigelaar and Francesca Sloane are currently working on script revisions, while fans have speculated on potential stars like Jessica Chastain and Ana de Armas for the lead roles.
- Reid will serve as executive producer on the film, marking another adaptation for the author following the release of Daisy Jones & the Six on Prime Video.
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The film adaptation of the successful novel Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo (The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo) already has director. American actress Anna Kendrick will be in charge of bringing to the big screen the story created by Taylor Jenkins Reid in a Netflix-driven production.
Anna Kendrick to direct 'Evelyn Hugo' movie adaptation
It’s been a long road to get “The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo” movie adaptation in motion, but it appears things may be moving forward. Netflix announced in 2022 that it was adapting Taylor Jenkins Reid’s best-selling 2017 book into a feature film. But since then, not much has been reported about the project’s production. However, on June 1, TODAY.com confirmed that Anna Kendrick will be directing the drama for the streaming service. Deadline …
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