Regardless of the (ongoing) drama surrounding “It Ends With Us” — and, particularly, its two stars Blake Vigorous and Justin Baldoni, the latter of whom additionally directed the movie — the variation of Colleen Hoover’s best-selling 2016 novel of the identical identify earned an abundance of money on the field workplace when it got here out in the summertime of 2024. Why do I carry up the film’s monetary success amidst the obvious, alleged strife between Baldoni and Vigorous? As a result of studio executives very possible watched “It Ends With Us” crush the summer season field workplace and thought, “What different Colleen Hoover books can we probably adapt?”
As for Hoover herself, she labored intently with the staff on “It Ends With Us” to create the movie — she was fairly current throughout the press tour — and informed The Hollywood Reporter that she cherished seeing her work tailored for the display screen. “It’s totally surreal,” Hoover mentioned in August of 2024. “I feel it is the entire feelings. I will separate it, within the sense that I see the ebook and the movie as two fully separate issues. However on the identical time, I feel they did such a superb job condensing this ebook into a movie that I am very proud of this adaptation.”
Hoover is a fairly prolific author, all issues thought-about — so it is not stunning in any respect that a number of of her different novels are additionally being become motion pictures. (Actually, it is stunning that, as of this writing, solely a handful have even been optioned, since she has lots to select from.) A few of them even have Oscar winners and different enormous names hooked up, so at this level, it looks as if the Colleen Hoover Cinematic Universe is nearly to really take off. Listed below are the entire Hoover tasks coming after the resounding success of “It Ends With Us.”
Verity
Earlier than “It Ends With Us” even hit theaters — particularly, in Might of 2024 — it was introduced that one among Colleen Hoover’s different hit novels, “Verity,” was in growth … 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 Concept of You” in 2024. (Showalter can also be identified for “The Huge Sick,” “The Eyes of Tammy Faye,” and “Moist Sizzling American Summer season.”) A month later, Selection revealed that Josh Hartnett and Dakota Johnson have 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 ready to play the titular Verity Crawford, a bestselling writer 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 mentioned ghostwriter and finds struggling writer Lowen Ashleigh (Johnson). The way in which Verity unfolds is, to be sincere, on the predictable facet, however with Showalter on the helm and a significantly proficient trio on the forefront, “Verity” has a minimum of an honest shot at being good. So when can we count on it? There isn’t any launch date simply but, nevertheless it possible will not be lengthy.
Regretting You
On the finish of August 2024, Deadline reported that Josh Boone — identified for guiding the weepy teen drama “The Fault in Our Stars,” which was launched in 2014 — signed on to direct an adaptation of one more Colleen Hoover hit, titled “Regretting You.” In an announcement to the outlet, Boone mentioned, “Once I learn ‘Regretting You’ I used to be captivated by the characters and knew we would have liked a partnership with a tremendous solid to make it actual,” mentioned Boone. “I am thrilled to be joined by previous associates and new to carry Colleen Hoover’s novel to the display screen.” By “previous 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” can be led by Allison Williams (“Ladies,” “Get Out,” “M3GAN”) as Morgan Grant, who has her baby Clara (Mckenna Grace, identified for the trendy “Ghostbusters” movies) at a younger age and struggles with motherhood as Clara turns into an adolescent. When the mom and daughter are concerned in a horrible accent, issues get even tougher for the 2. Dave Franco and Mason Thames (“The right way to Prepare Your Dragon”) may even 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
In contrast to the opposite Colleen Hoover tasks within the works, there is no casting info concerning the variation of her ebook “Reminders of Him” — however this one does have a launch date. Based on 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 inventive and producing companion 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 suitable companion to do that story justice. What higher option to launch Heartbones Leisure, my firm with producing companion 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 together with her baby after spending 5 years in jail. When she returns to her small city, the one individual she will join with is Ledger Ward, her late husband’s greatest buddy. The 2 hold 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 combating over these roles proper now.
