Anna Kendrick to Direct Netflix Adaptation of 'The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo'
Anna Kendrick to direct 'The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo' for Netflix

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Anna Kendrick has been appointed as the director for Netflix's adaptation of Taylor Jenkins Reid's bestselling novel, 'The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo.' The film explores the life of a reclusive Hollywood icon revealing secrets of her seven marriages during a final interview.
- 01Anna Kendrick takes over directing after previous directors Maggie Betts and Leslye Headland left the project.
- 02The story follows Evelyn Hugo, an Old Hollywood star, as she shares her life story with a journalist.
- 03Casting details are yet to be announced, with Jessica Chastain previously dismissing rumors of her involvement.
- 04The screenplay is being revised by Francesca Sloane, with Liz Tigelaar as the original writer.
- 05Taylor Jenkins Reid will serve as an executive producer, continuing her collaboration with adaptations of her works.
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Anna Kendrick has been selected to direct Netflix's adaptation of Taylor Jenkins Reid's popular novel, 'The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo.' This film marks a significant step forward after the project faced several changes in leadership, with Kendrick stepping in following the departures of directors Maggie Betts and Leslye Headland. The narrative focuses on Evelyn Hugo, a reclusive Hollywood icon, who decides to grant a final interview to an unknown journalist, revealing the truth behind her seven marriages and the scandals that defined her life. Netflix acquired the rights to the novel in 2022, but the adaptation has faced delays. While casting details remain unconfirmed, Jessica Chastain has been a fan-favorite for the role of Evelyn, although she has publicly stated she will not be involved. The screenplay was initially written by Liz Tigelaar and is now being revised by Francesca Sloane. Reid, who has previously seen her work adapted into the series 'Daisy Jones & the Six,' will serve as an executive producer for this project.
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