Don’t worry, BookTok fans: Taylor Jenkins Reid’s “The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo” is still getting an adaptation. Netflix is currently turning Reid’s 2017 romance into a movie. The project was first announced in March 2022 after the book gained popularity on TikTok in 2021. This will be the second screen adaptation of Reid’s work, following the hit Prime Video miniseries “Daisy Jones & The Six,” which starred Riley Keough and Sam Claflin.
However, since the project’s announcement, there has been little movement in its development cycle. But that doesn’t mean the movie is dead—just that it’s taking some time to come together. For those who want to stay on top of this upcoming adaptation, we’ve got you covered. Here’s the inside scoop on Netflix’s “The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo” film.
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The story follows Evelyn Hugo, a 1950s movie star who has since become a recluse. At age 79, she opts to tell her life story to an amateur journalist, Monique Grant, who Evelyn has handpicked to write her biography. The book is divided into seven parts, one for each of Evelyn’s marriages she had while living in the spotlight of Hollywood’s Golden Age. As Evelyn recounts her rise to fame, she’s intent on revealing her secrets, including the truth of who she really loved during that time.
Liz Tigelaar (“Tiny Beautiful Things,” “Little Fires Everywhere,” “Life Unexpected”) is writing the script, and Leslye Headland (“Russian Doll,” “Sleeping With Other People”) will direct. Liza Chasin is executive producing the adaptation for 3Dot Productions, along with Brad Mendelsohn who is producing for Circle Management and Production. Reid and Margaret Chernin are also on board to executive produce the project for Netflix.
Prior to the streamer’s involvement, Freeform planned to adapt the novel into a miniseries in 2019, with “The L Word” co-creator Ilene Chaiken and star Jennifer Beals set as executive producers. Netflix has since picked up the project, and as of March 2023, Tigelaar has turned in a script that Reid is happy with for the film.
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While no one has been cast in “The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo” film just yet, rumors of who will be playing Reid’s beloved characters are flowing.
Jessica Chastain was one of the first names to be floating around to fill the role of Celia St. James, one of Evelyn’s lovers. However, according to E! Online, Chastain officially said there was “zero possibility” of her starring in the movie.
In addition to Chastain, Selena Gomez was rumored to be cast as Evelyn after Reid followed her on Instagram. Unfortunately, Reid has since put the rumors to rest, but that hasn’t stopped fan speculation. According to Vogue, Sofía Vergara, Diane Guerrero, and Ana de Armas are just some of the many stars to be named by fans to play Evelyn.
The adaptation is still in its early stages of development, which means we’re going to have to wait a little longer for casting announcements. However, if you’re interested in auditioning for the film (or streamer), our guide to getting cast on a Netflix project is a great resource filled with go-to advice.
In the meantime, you can also brush up on the latest casting and development news for similar upcoming projects here:
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Stay tuned for more updates!
