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According to numerous sources, the star film "Pitch Perfect" »", who previously made her directorial debut in 2023 with the film "Woman of the Hour"« , returns to work behind the camera, signing a contract to direct the novel Taylor Jenkins Reed 2017 "« The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo» .
Earlier, in 2023, the director of the film was appointed Leslye Headland , however, according to reports Variety , she left the project for unspecified reasons.
In the novel «The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo» The main character, a veteran Hollywood star, gives her first—and, she says, last—major interview in decades, sharing previously unknown details of her career and, you guessed it, her seven husbands. During the interview, the 79-year-old star reveals shocking secrets about her life—and explains why she chose former amateur journalist Monique Grant for the interview.
Netflix acquired the rights to the bestseller back in 2022, and Liz Tigelaar wrote the first draft of the script, but a director has only just been appointed. Although Jenkins Reid has signed on as an executive producer, no official casting information has been released yet.
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However, among fans they walk rumors about who should take Evelyn's place. Among the candidates named is Eiza Gonzalez , although the actress, known for the film "« The Three-Body Problem, responds evasively to these rumors.
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«"Have I pitched my book to anyone yet? When have I ever done that?" Gonzalez told E! News in March. "But I would love to. I love this book.".
«"It's an incredibly smart film, ahead of its time," continued the former actor, who starred in "» "Baby on Drive"» . "It touches on real relationships and how complicated they are. I've been waiting for the film adaptation, and I hope the script turns out amazing. So it would be a great honor for me.".
After all, she and Jenkins Reid, whose book «Daisy Jones and the Six» was previously filmed, over the years they became friends.
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«"I adore Taylor as a writer," Gonzalez continued. "I think she's amazing. I've read all of her books. We correspond by email.".
In fact, their bond has grown so strong over the years that the 30-year-old actor has even had a chance to catch a glimpse of Jenkins Reid's books.
«"She used to send me books in advance, so I'd read them and give her my opinion," Gonzalez said. "I adore her. I think she's really talented.".
Although additional details about the film adaptation of the novel Evelyn Hugo While they're still under wraps, read on to learn more about your favorite books being adapted for both the big and small screen.
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