Anna Kendrick to Direct Netflix Adaptation of 'The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo'
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Anna Kendrick has been hired to direct the Netflix film adaptation of Taylor Jenkins Reid's best-selling novel 'The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo'. Kendrick, who recently made her directorial debut, will helm the project about a fictional Old Hollywood star's life and seven marriages. The film's script is currently being revised, and Reid will executive produce.
Facts First
- Anna Kendrick will direct the Netflix film adaptation of Taylor Jenkins Reid's 2017 novel.
- Netflix acquired rights to the project in 2022, following Reid's previous adaptation 'Daisy Jones & the Six'.
- The script is being revised by Francesca Sloane, with Liz Tigelaar having written the first draft.
- Taylor Jenkins Reid will executive produce alongside Margaret Chernin.
- Kendrick made her directorial debut with 'Woman of the Hour', which Netflix acquired in 2023.
What Happened
Anna Kendrick has been hired to direct the Netflix film adaptation of Taylor Jenkins Reid's best-selling 2017 novel, 'The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo'. Maggie Betts and Leslye Headland were previously attached to direct but departed the project. Netflix acquired the rights to the adaptation in 2022. Liz Tigelaar wrote the first draft of the script, and Francesca Sloane is currently working on revisions. Taylor Jenkins Reid will executive produce alongside Margaret Chernin.
Why this Matters to you
If you enjoyed Taylor Jenkins Reid's previous adaptation, 'Daisy Jones & the Six', or are a fan of Kendrick's work, you may have a new, high-profile film to anticipate on Netflix. The project's development suggests Netflix is investing in adaptations of popular literary properties, which could lead to more such films becoming available to you.
What's Next
No casting details have been announced for the film, so the search for actors to portray the central characters is likely to begin. Kendrick's work on the script revisions and pre-production will continue as the project moves forward toward filming.