Emily Henry’s Book Lovers is getting the Hollywood treatment. If you are a fan of this enemies-to-lovers book and love the author’s work, then you should know everything about the upcoming Book Lovers movie adaptation!
Published on May 3, 2022, this book is about Nora Stephens and Charlie Lastra, two book lovers who, at first glance, seem like they would get along due to their mutual interest in books and careers that revolve around them. However, this couldn’t be further from the truth. Charlie and Nora do not like each other at all; if they can be considered anything, they’re rivals.
So, based on the fascinating premise and the recent interest in adapting rom-com books into movies, Emily Henry’s Book Lovers was also chosen to be adapted into a film.
What’s more interesting is that 5 of Emily Henry’s books, including Book Lovers, are slated to get movie & TV adaptations. People We Meet on Vacation, Funny Story, and Beach Read are being adapted into movies, while Happy Place is being developed into a TV series.
However, this article will focus solely on the Book Lovers movie adaptation, and nothing else. So, let’s take a look at all the details about the upcoming adaptation, including whether a release date has been announced and if the cast is finalized.
What is the Book Lovers Movie Plot?
Book Lovers tells the story of two book lovers, Nora Stephens and Charlie Lastra, whose careers revolve around books and the literary world!
Nora is a cutthroat literary agent who will do whatever it takes for her clients to secure the best deals. On the other hand, Charlie is an editor Nora has bumped into many times as they both work in the same industry. They don’t get along and would prefer to avoid each other entirely.
When Nora goes to Sunshine Falls, North Carolina, for a month-long trip with her sister, she expects to have a great and relaxing vacation. That is, until she realizes that Charlie Lastra is also in Sunshine Falls for his own reasons.
To make matters worse, they keep bumping into each other at the most inconvenient times, again and again, which is the last thing Nora wants to deal with on what is supposed to be a relaxing vacation.
This is the plot of Emily Henry’s book, and it will likely be adapted as is for the movie, too, because it’s not a complicated plot, and writing a movie screenplay based on the book won’t be particularly difficult. However, considering the book’s length and the movie’s runtime, some details might be omitted, but it won’t veer too much from the source material.
Is the Book Lovers Movie Release Date Announced?
According to this Deadline article, the Book Lovers movie adaptation was announced on March 28, 2023. While the company Tango has acquired the rights to create a film based on the book and hired a writer to script it, the project is still in its early stages of development.
As such, the movie’s release date hasn’t been announced yet.
Making a movie is a very long process. The script must be written, casting must take place, and numerous other tasks need to be completed before filming can begin. Therefore, don’t expect this movie adaptation to be released anytime soon.
Besides, you want everyone working on the movie to take their time and not rush the process, so it can be completely faithful to the book it’s based on.
Additionally, it’s worth noting that just because a movie adaptation is announced, it doesn’t always mean it will be made. Sometimes, things change in the development stage, and the entire project might get postponed or, worse yet, shelved.
Here’s hoping it doesn’t happen with the Book Lovers movie adaptation, as it’s based on an Emily Henry book and would make an excellent rom-com movie if made correctly.
What is the Book Lovers Movie Cast?
There is no official information on the cast, except for fan speculations about who they think might play the roles of Nora and Charlie, or the fan-created cast.
In the past few months, it has been brought up repeatedly that David Corenswet should play the role of Charlie Lastra, and when asked, Emily Henry herself agreed to this casting and expressed hope he would get on board with the project.
However, this is just speculation, and we should wait for an official announcement to see who will bring the lead characters from the novel to life!
Who is Developing the Book Lovers Movie?
According to Variety, the movie rights have been picked up by Tango Entertainment, with Sarah Heyward set to write the script. For those who are wondering who these players are, don’t worry, because we have some background information on them.
Tango Entertainment was founded by Lia Buman and Tim Headington in 2017. The company has produced numerous films, including Aftersun, Little Fish, Skate Kitchen, Little Woods, The Old Man & the Gun, and Shortcomings, among others.
On the other hand, Sarah Heyward has been a producer and screenwriter since 2012. She has primarily worked on television shows, including Girls and Modern Love.
While both of these parties have only been around and active for a few years now, hopes are high that they will be able to bring justice to the Book Lovers movie and help bring Emily Henry’s beloved characters to life.
Conclusion
As you can tell by now, Book Lovers is a much-anticipated movie for book fans, Emily Henry fans, and fans of rom-com movies. It’s always tricky when a movie or TV series is in the early stages, as you know it will take a long time to receive any solid information or updates regarding its development.
This is where patience comes in, and if you don’t feel any patience, re-read the book so it’ll be fresh in your mind by the time the Book Lovers movie release date is announced to the general public. And if you haven’t read the book, now is an excellent time to do so.
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