Regardless of the (ongoing) drama surrounding “It Ends With Us” — and, specifically, its two stars Blake Full of life and Justin Baldoni, the latter of whom additionally directed the movie — the difference of Colleen Hoover’s best-selling 2016 novel of the identical title earned an abundance of money on the field workplace when it got here out in the summertime of 2024. Why do I convey up the film’s monetary success amidst the obvious, alleged strife between Baldoni and Full of life? As a result of studio executives very possible watched “It Ends With Us” crush the summer time field workplace and thought, “What different Colleen Hoover books can we presumably adapt?”
As for Hoover herself, she labored carefully with the group on “It Ends With Us” to create the movie — she was fairly current in the course of the press tour — and informed The Hollywood Reporter that she beloved seeing her work tailored for the display screen. “It’s totally surreal,” Hoover stated in August of 2024. “I believe it is the entire feelings. I can separate it, within the sense that I see the e-book and the movie as two utterly separate issues. However on the identical time, I believe they did such a very good job condensing this e-book into a movie that I am very proud of this adaptation.”
Hoover is a fairly prolific author, all issues thought of — so it isn’t shocking in any respect that a number of of her different novels are additionally being changed into motion pictures. (Actually, it is shocking that, as of this writing, solely a handful have even been optioned, since she has a lot to select from.) A few of them even have Oscar winners and different large names connected, so at this level, it looks like the Colleen Hoover Cinematic Universe is nearly to really take off. Listed below are the entire Hoover initiatives coming after the resounding success of “It Ends With Us.”
Verity
Earlier than “It Ends With Us” even hit theaters — particularly, in Could of 2024 — it was introduced that one in every of Colleen Hoover’s different hit novels, “Verity,” was in improvement … and after “It Ends With Us” proved to be a field workplace smash, “Verity” was a go. In late November of that 12 months, Deadline solely broke the information that Anne Hathaway would star within the movie adaptation of “Verity,” reuniting her with director Michael Showalter after the 2 paired up for Hathaway’s romantic comedy “The Thought of You” in 2024. (Showalter can also be recognized for “The Massive Sick,” “The Eyes of Tammy Faye,” and “Moist Sizzling American Summer season.”) A month later, Selection revealed that Josh Hartnett and Dakota Johnson had been becoming a member of the Academy Award winner (that means Hathaway, who gained a supporting actress trophy for 2012’s “Les Misérables”) within the movie. So what’s “Verity” about, and who’re these three powerhouse actors taking part in?
Hathaway is about to play the titular Verity Crawford, a bestselling creator who turns into absolutely immobilized after an accident and wishes somebody to ghostwrite her work; Hartnett will painting Jeremy Crawford, Verity’s husband who seeks out stated ghostwriter and finds struggling creator Lowen Ashleigh (Johnson). The way in which Verity unfolds is, to be sincere, on the predictable aspect, however with Showalter on the helm and a critically gifted trio on the forefront, “Verity” has not less than an honest shot at being good. So when can we count on it? There is no launch date simply but, however it possible will not be lengthy.
Regretting You
On the finish of August 2024, Deadline reported that Josh Boone — recognized for guiding the weepy teen drama “The Fault in Our Stars,” which was launched in 2014 — signed on to direct an adaptation of yet one more Colleen Hoover hit, titled “Regretting You.” In an announcement to the outlet, Boone stated, “After I learn ‘Regretting You’ I used to be captivated by the characters and knew we wanted a partnership with an incredible solid to make it actual,” stated Boone. “I am thrilled to be joined by outdated associates and new to convey Colleen Hoover’s novel to the display screen.” By “outdated associates,” Boone is referring to a few of his producing companions … however who’re the “new” associates, and who’re they taking part in within the film?
“Regretting You” shall be led by Allison Williams (“Women,” “Get Out,” “M3GAN”) as Morgan Grant, who has her little one Clara (Mckenna Grace, recognized for the fashionable “Ghostbusters” movies) at a younger age and struggles with motherhood as Clara turns into a teen. When the mom and daughter are concerned in a horrible accent, issues get even more durable for the 2. Dave Franco and Mason Thames (“How one can Prepare Your Dragon”) may also seem within the movie as Jonah and Miller, respectively; based on Deadline’s earlier reporting, principal pictures will start in March of 2025.
Reminders of Him
Not like the opposite Colleen Hoover initiatives within the works, there is no casting info relating to the difference of her e-book “Reminders of Him” — however this one does have a launch date. In line with The Hollywood Reporter, which reported on the movie in October of 2024, the “Reminders of Him” film is slated for launch on February 13, 2026 … simply in time for Valentine’s Day. Hoover will write the script alongside her artistic and producing accomplice Lauren Levine, and the film will additionally be the primary beneath the banner of Hoover’s manufacturing firm Heartbones Leisure.
“I’m excited as ‘Reminders of Him’ holds a particular place in my coronary heart too,” Hoover informed THR in an announcement when the movie was introduced. “I really feel assured Common is the precise accomplice to do that story justice. What higher solution to launch Heartbones Leisure, my firm with producing accomplice Lauren Levine? Our purpose is to create one thing fairly particular for everybody.” So what is the take care of “Reminders of Him?” The story focuses on Kenna Rowan, mom to a four-year-old daughter who tries to reunite along with her little one after spending 5 years in jail. When she returns to her small city, the one individual she will be able to join with is Ledger Ward, her late husband’s greatest pal. The 2 maintain their connection a secret as everybody assumes the worst of Kenna. The roles of Kenna and Ledger have not been solid but, but when the casts of “Verity” and “Regretting You” are any indication, brokers of assorted Hollywood A-listers are preventing over these roles proper now.
