Regardless of the (ongoing) drama surrounding “It Ends With Us” — and, particularly, its two stars Blake Energetic and Justin Baldoni, the latter of whom additionally directed the movie — the variation 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 deliver up the film’s monetary success amidst the obvious, alleged strife between Baldoni and Energetic? 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 presumably adapt?”
As for Hoover herself, she labored carefully with the workforce on “It Ends With Us” to create the movie — she was fairly current in the course of the press tour — and instructed The Hollywood Reporter that she beloved seeing her work tailored for the display. “It’s totally surreal,” Hoover mentioned 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 similar time, I believe they did such a very good job condensing this e-book into a movie that I am very pleased with this adaptation.”
Hoover is a reasonably prolific author, all issues thought of — so it isn’t stunning in any respect that a number of of her different novels are additionally being become motion pictures. (In reality, 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 large names hooked up, so at this level, it looks like the Colleen Hoover Cinematic Universe is nearly to really take off. Listed here 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 Might of 2024 — it was introduced that certainly one of 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 yr, 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 Large Sick,” “The Eyes of Tammy Faye,” and “Moist Scorching 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 writer who turns into totally 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 trustworthy, on the predictable facet, however with Showalter on the helm and a severely proficient trio on the forefront, “Verity” has at the least a good 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 steering 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 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 outdated associates and new to deliver Colleen Hoover’s novel to the display.” 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” will likely be led by Allison Williams (“Ladies,” “Get Out,” “M3GAN”) as Morgan Grant, who has her youngster Clara (Mckenna Grace, recognized for the trendy “Ghostbusters” movies) at a younger age and struggles with motherhood as Clara turns into a young person. When the mom and daughter are concerned in a horrible accent, issues get even more durable for the 2. Dave Franco and Mason Thames (“Learn how to Prepare Your Dragon”) can even seem within the movie as Jonah and Miller, respectively; in keeping with 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 data concerning the variation of her e-book “Reminders of Him” — however this one does have a launch date. In accordance 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 companion Lauren Levine, and the film will additionally be the primary below 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 instructed THR in an announcement when the movie was introduced. “I really feel assured Common is the precise companion to do that story justice. What higher method to launch Heartbones Leisure, my firm with producing companion Lauren Levine? Our goal 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 youngster after spending 5 years in jail. When she returns to her small city, the one particular person she will join with is Ledger Ward, her late husband’s finest good friend. 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.
