‘Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo’: ‘The Burial’ Director Set as New Helmer of Adaptation!!

Netflix’s long-awaited adaptation of The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo has found its new director and is back on track, it would appear. The Burial filmmaker Maggie Betts has officially signed on to direct the film, taking over from Leslye Headland, who confirmed her departure from the project last month. Betts will also co-write the script alongside Little Fires Everywhere showrunner Liz Tigelaar, according to … Continue reading ‘Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo’: ‘The Burial’ Director Set as New Helmer of Adaptation!!

‘The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo’: Leslye Headland Exits Adaption!!

An adaptation of Taylor Jenkins Reid‘s New York Times Bestselling novel The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo was announced back in 2022. About a year later, it was announced that Leslye Headland, co-creator of Russian Doll, would be directing the project. In an interview with Variety, Headland explained that is no longer the case. “I am no longer working on that project. I remain a … Continue reading ‘The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo’: Leslye Headland Exits Adaption!!

‘The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo’: Jessica Chastain Denies Starring in Adaption!!

Actress Jessica Chastain has shot down any rumors of her potentially being in the upcoming film adaptation of The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo. Speaking to E! News recently, Chastain was asked about the fact that she has become a big fan-favorite choice to play the role of Celia St. James in the movie. Despite the hopes of fans, though, Chastain said that it there … Continue reading ‘The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo’: Jessica Chastain Denies Starring in Adaption!!

‘The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo’: Leslye Headland to Direct Adaption!!

Who says BookTok can’t change the world? There’s been big news today as Netflix‘s eagerly anticipated adaptation of Taylor Jenkins Reid’s best-selling novel The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo looks to have found a director in the shape of Leslye Headland, according to a new report just released by Deadline. Having conquered the New York Times Bestseller Paperback list for an astounding 54 weeks in … Continue reading ‘The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo’: Leslye Headland to Direct Adaption!!

‘The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo’: Liz Tigelaar to Direct Netflix Adaptation!!

Liz Tigelaar has been tapped to adapt the best-selling novel The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo for Netflix, according to Deadline. The project will be adapted into a feature-length film for Netflix, and will be based on the Taylor Jenkins Reid novel of the same name, which was the first of Reid‘s runaway bestsellers. The novel tells the story of the reclusive Hollywood legend Evelyn … Continue reading ‘The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo’: Liz Tigelaar to Direct Netflix Adaptation!!