When it comes to rom-coms, no one is really doing it like Emily Henry. The novelist has put some of the dreamiest romantic scenarios to paper in recent years, and thanks to an ongoing partnership with Netflix, several of her books are getting the silver screen treatment, too. We've seen just how good this pairing is with People We Meet On Vacation, and now we're gearing up for another masterpiece, in the form of Beach Read.
Of course, as soon as the adaptation was announced, speculation has been rife around which actors will play the couple at the centre of the story. And now, we finally have an update, with news the Phoebe Dynevor has signed onto the project. Here's what we know.
Who is involved?
Dynevor is the first cast member to be confirmed, and we'd say she's a pretty excellent choice. We know she's adept at the romance genre, having played the diamond of Bridgerton season one. Since then, she's gone on to prove her range with films Fair Play, The Colour Room, and Inheritance.
As for who will star opposite her, that remains to be seen, but given Henry and Netflix's track-record, we're expecting big things.
Yulin Kuang, who co-wrote People We Meet on Vacation is directing this film, and also wrote the script.
What is Beach Read about?
The film in question is an adaptation of Henry's novel by the same name. It's a romantic comedy that follows two authors who swap writing genres for the summer. January Andrews (played by Dynevor) is a successful romance novelist who is struggling with writer's block in the wake of her father's death. She spends the summer at his beach house in Michigan to prepare it for sale where, you guessed it, she crosses paths with Gus Everett, an author who was once her rival in college. He's also in a creative rut, so they agree to swap genres for the summer in an effort to reinvigorate themselves. We don't have to tell you what happens next...
When will it be released?
The film is still in very early stages of production, so there is no official release date as of yet. We'll keep you updated as we hear more.
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