The Idea of You

The Idea of You is an upcoming romantic comedy film for Amazon Studios starring Anne Hathaway and Nicholas Galitzine based on the Robinne Lee novel of the same name. The director is Michael Showalter and the screenplay adaptation is by Jennifer Westfeldt.

The Idea of You
Directed byMichael Showalter
Screenplay byJennifer Westfeldt
Based onThe Idea of You
by Robinne Lee
Produced by
Starring
Production
companies
  • Amazon Studios
  • I’ll Have Another
  • Somewhere Pictures
  • Welle Entertainment
Distributed byAmazon Studios
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

Synopsis

Sophie a 40-year-old single mom who at her ex-husband’s request takes their 16-year-old daughter to Coachella and things take a surprising turn when she strikes up a budding romance with 24-year-old Hayes Campbell, the lead singer of the famous pop boyband August Moon. [1][2]

Cast

Production

In December 2018, it was announced that an adaptation of the Robinne Lee novel The Idea Of You had been opted by Welle Entertainment with Cathy Schulman and Gabrielle Union producing.[3] Union named the book amongst her ten favourite of all time in 2018.[4] Union and Lee have been friends since the early 2000s.[5] In June 2021 it was revealed that Jennifer Westfelft had adapted the novel and Anne Hathaway was cast in the starring role.[6] In August 2022 Michael Showalter was confirmed as director.[7][8] In September 2022 Nicholas Galitzine was added to the cast as the lead singer of "the hottest boyband on the planet."[9][10] In October 2022, Ella Rubin was revealed to be playing Hathaway's daughter and that principal photography had commenced.[11][12] Following shortly after that announcement Annie Mumolo, Reid Scott, Perry Mattfeld and Jordan Aaron Hall were revealed to have joined the cast as well as Jaiden Anthony, Raymond Cham, Vik White and Dakota Adam as the rest of the band Galitzine fronts.[13][14]

Filming took place in Atlanta, Georgia and surrounding areas from October 2022[15][16] with Galizitine and Hathaway pictured in the media filming together on set in Savannah, Georgia.[17]

Reception

Grazia described the film as being based on Harry Styles fan fiction.[18] Vogue described the plot as a “socio-cultural commentary about aging and a woman’s worth”.[19]

References

  1. "Anne Hathaway to star in romcom The Idea Of You". Filmstories.co.uk. August 30, 2022.
  2. "Anne Hathaway to star in film adaptation of Harry Styles fan fiction The Idea of You". EW.com.
  3. "The Idea Of You,' 'Everything Must Go' & Other Female-Strong Projects Join Welle Entertainment Slate". Deadline. December 19, 2018.
  4. "Gabrielle Union's 10 favourite books". Vulture.com. January 3, 2018.
  5. Krischer, Hayley (December 5, 2017). "We're Going to Need More Gabrielle Union". The New York Times.
  6. "Amazon, Welle Entertainment Adapt 'The Idea Of You' For Anne Hathaway". Deadline. June 21, 2021.
  7. "Michael Showalter To Direct Anne Hathaway In 'The Idea Of You' For Prime Video; Cathy Schulman & Gabrielle Union Producing". Deadline. August 25, 2022.
  8. "Anne Hathaway to Star in 'The Idea of You' From Director Michael Showalter". Collider. August 25, 2022.
  9. "Nicholas Galitzine to Star Opposite Anne Hathaway in Prime Video's 'The Idea of You'". Variety.com. September 19, 2022.
  10. Grobar, Matt (September 19, 2022). "Nicholas Galitzine To Star Opposite Anne Hathaway In Prime Video Romance 'The Idea Of You' From Director Michael Showalter". Deadline.
  11. "Ella Rubin Joins Anne Hathaway in Amazon Prime Video's 'The Idea of You'". Variety. October 12, 2022.
  12. "Gossip Girl star lands next role in Anne Hathaway movie". digitalspy.com. October 14, 2022.
  13. "' The Idea of You' Movie Rounds Out Its Onscreen Boy Band". Hollywood Reporter. October 6, 2022.
  14. "Annie Mumolo, Reid Scott, Perry Mattfeld and Jordan Aaron Hall Join Prime Video's 'The Idea of You'". Variety. October 20, 2022.
  15. "The Idea Of You". production list. September 12, 2022.
  16. "Here's The List Of Movies Being Filmed In Atlanta, Georgia Right Now". Atlantafi.com. January 2, 2023.
  17. "Anne Hathaway, 39, and Nicholas Galitzine, 28, cuddle up while filming 'The Idea of You' in Georgia, plus more great celebrity photos this week". MSN.com.
  18. "ANNE HATHAWAY'S NEW FILM 'THE IDEA OF YOU' IS BASED ON HARRY STYLES FAN FICTION". graziamagazine.com. August 26, 2022.
  19. "The Sleeper Hit of the Pandemic? A Three-Year-Old Romance Novel Inspired by Harry Styles". Vogue.com. December 28, 2020.
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