The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo | |
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Directed by | Leslye Headland |
Screenplay by | Liz Tigelaar |
Based on | The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo by Taylor Jenkins Reid |
Produced by | Braddon Mendelson |
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Distributed by | Netflix |
Country | United States |
Language | English |
The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo is an upcoming American historical drama film directed by Leslye Headland. It is an adaptation by Liz Tigelaar of the novel of the same name by Taylor Jenkins Reid.
Premise
An aging film star from Hollywood's Golden Age chooses a young journalist as a biographer.[1]
Production
On March 24, 2022, it was announced that Netflix will be adapting the novel into a feature film with Liz Tigelaar[2] writing and Margaret Chernin executive producing.[3][4] The film will be directed by Leslye Headland.[5] The book's author Taylor Jenkins Reid was announced by Netflix to be an executive producer on the film.[6]
Casting
In December 2023, despite links to the role, Jessica Chastain ruled herself out of playing Evelyn Hugo.[7]
References
- ^ Williams, Abrigail (June 29, 2023). "What's Going On With Netflix's Adaptation of The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo?". Vogue. Retrieved December 28, 2023.
- ^ D'Alessandro, Anthony (March 24, 2022). "Netflix Sets Liz Tigelaar To Adapt New York Times Bestseller 'The Seven Husbands Of Evelyn Hugo' Into Feature Film". Deadline. Retrieved December 28, 2023.
- ^ Gilmore, Kelly (March 24, 2022). "Netflix Is Turning The Seven Husbands Of Evelyn Hugo Into a Movie". E! News. Retrieved December 28, 2023.
- ^ Elizabeth, De (March 24, 2022). "'The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo' to Get Glam Film Adaptation". Netflix Tudum. Retrieved December 28, 2023.
- ^ Lopez, Kirsten (June 29, 2023). "Netflix's 'The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo' Film Nabs Director Leslye Headland". TheWrap. Retrieved December 28, 2023.
- ^ Aizin, Rebecca (November 26, 2023). "The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo Movie: Everything We Know So Far". People.com. Retrieved December 28, 2023.
- ^ Gularte, Alejandra (December 28, 2023). "Jessica Chastain on Not Playing Evelyn Hugo: 'I'm Sorry to Disappoint Everyone Out There!'". Vulture.com. Retrieved December 28, 2023.
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