Los Angeles, Feb 20 (.) “Bridgerton” famed Phoebe Dynevor has secured the starring role in ‘Beach Read’, the forthcoming adaptation of Emily Henry’s bestselling romantic novel.
Released in 2020 to widespread acclaim, the novel swiftly became a literary phenomenon, lauded for its effervescent wit and emotional candour, according to DEADLINE.
The film follows the story of January Andrews, a successful romance novelist who struggles with grief and writer’s block after her father’s death and the discovery of secrets he’s long kept hidden.
While spending the summer in his Michigan beach house to prepare it for sale, she unexpectedly reconnects with Gus Everett, an author who was once her rival in college.
Both creatively stuck, they agree to a writing challenge over the summer, swapping literary genres while promising that there will be no romance between them. Of course, you know what they say about the best-laid plans.
The adaptation will be written and directed by Yulin Kuang, who previously co-wrote Netflix’s version of Henry’s People We Production will be overseen by Neal H. Moritz through his banner Original Film, with Karina Rahardja serving as executive producer. Studio oversight includes Sarah Shepard, Catherine Hughes and Clare Reeth.
Most recently seen starring in Lionsgate’s critically acclaimed dystopian drama ‘Anniversary’, directed by Jan Komasa, Dynevor’s upcoming slate includes the Netflix survival thriller ‘Shiver’, A24’s ‘Famous’ opposite Zac Efron and M. Night Shyamalan’s Remain opposite Jake Gyllenhaal, a romantic drama that Warner Bros. releases on October 23.
She has also completed production on ‘Pendulum’, a thriller from Mark Heyman, where she stars alongside Joseph Gordon-Levitt and Norman Reedus.
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