Colleen Hoover’s New Movie Adaptation Has Fans Shocked By Unexpected Casting

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As a passionate cinephile, I must say that the much-discussed film adaptation of “It Ends With Us” has stirred up quite a storm, what with the legal squabbles between its leading actors. However, it seems that this controversy hasn’t deterred author Colleen Hoover, as she now has an impressive lineup of three book adaptations in the pipeline, including “Regretting You” and “Verity,” both currently in production. What I didn’t foresee is that another one of her bestsellers is set to grace the silver screen, and there’s a fascinating twist: this upcoming movie adaptation will be based on none other than my favorite Colleen Hoover novel!

Another Colleen Hoover Movie Is Already In The Works

According to Deadline, Universal is adapting the 2022 novel “Reminders Of Him,” penned by author Colleen Hoover in collaboration with her producing partner, Lauren Levine. The story revolves around a woman named Kenna Rowan as she navigates daily life after serving a five-year prison sentence and desperately seeks to reconnect with her four-year-old daughter. However, due to past legal entanglements, those close to the child are eager to keep Kenna at arm’s length – except for a local bar owner named Ledger Ward, who develops romantic feelings towards Kenna throughout the book.

Similar to numerous other books by Hoover, “Reminders of Him” continues to be a massive hit since its release, with over six million copies sold. An unexpected twist that I didn’t anticipate was learning that Maika Monroe will portray the main character. The film will be directed by Vanessa Caswill, who created Netflix’s “Love at First Sight” in 2023.

While anticipating the release of the “Reminders Of Him” movie featuring Maika Monroe, consider reading Colleen Hoover’s book on Amazon instead. This captivating novel revolves around a woman named Kenna, who, after serving five years in prison, seeks to reconnect with her four-year-old daughter by returning to her hometown.

Maika Monroe’s Casting Is Unexpected Given Her Scream Queen History

If you’re not familiar with Maika Monroe, it might be because you don’t focus on independent horror films, as this is the genre where she has made a significant impact over the years. This 31-year-old actress is widely recognized by horror enthusiasts for her roles in highly praised movies such as “It Follows”, “The Guest”, “Watcher”, and last year’s “Longlegs”. However, her most high-profile film to date might be “Independence Day: Resurgence” from 2016, but this was a sequel in a franchise that wasn’t particularly well-received or beloved.

I believe Maika Monroe is a great fit for the role of Kenna Rowan in the “Reminders Of Him” movie, but it represents a shift for her as she’s not typically associated with major adaptations from books. I suspect this could be an excellent chance for her to broaden her acting skills and delve into a complex tale about motherhood and redemption through the film. Given that Hoover has gathered Anne Hathaway, Josh Hartnett, and Dakota Johnson for the “Verity” adaptation, it seems likely they’re not done assembling an A-list cast.

In spite of Colleen Hoover’s latest novel, “It Ends With Us,” facing controversy upon its release, it is clear that Hoover possesses a knack for crafting compelling scripts, as evidenced by the star-studded cast for her upcoming projects. Apart from “Reminders Of Him” and “Verity,” an adaptation of “Regretting You” boasts an impressive ensemble featuring Allison Williams, Mckenna Grace, Dave Franco, Mason Thames, Willa Fitzgerald, and Scott Eastwood.

Contrary to speculation about Hoover’s retirement, it appears she is not stepping down, instead, she is persistently working on adapting even more of her books for the big screen.

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2025-03-20 02:38