The Idea of You
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| The idea of you | |
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| Directed by | Michael Showalter |
| Screenplay by | Jennifer Westfelft |
| Based on | The Idea of You by Robinne Lee |
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Production company | |
| Distributed by | Amazon Studios |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
The Idea of You is an upcoming romantic comedy drama for Amazon Studios starring Anne Hathaway based on a Robinne Lee novel of the same name. The director is Michael Showalter and the screenplay adaptation is by Jennifer Westfeldt.
Synopsis
After her ex-husband lets down her teenage daughter, a 40-year-old divorcee attends the music festival Coachella and inadvertently runs into the most famous pop star in the world.[1][2]
Cast
- Anne Hathaway as Solène
- Nicholas Galitzine as Hayes Campbell
- Ella Rubin as Izzy
- Reid Scott as Dan
- Jaiden Anthony
- Raymond Cham
- Vik White
- Dakota Adan
- Annie Mumolo
- Perry Mattfeld
- Jordan Aaron Hall
Production
In December 2018, it was announced that an adaption 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
- ^ "Anne Hathaway to star in romcom The Idea Of You". Filmstories.co.uk.
- ^ "Anne Hathaway to star in film adaptation of Harry Styles fan fiction The Idea of You". EW.com.
- ^ "The Idea Of You,' 'Everything Must Go' & Other Female-Strong Projects Join Welle Entertainment Slate". Deadline.
- ^ "Gabrielle Union's 10 favourite books". Vulture.com.
- ^ "We're Going to Need More Gabrielle Union". New York Times.
- ^ "Amazon, Welle Entertainment Adapt 'The Idea Of You' For Anne Hathaway". Deadline.
- ^ "Michael Showalter To Direct Anne Hathaway In 'The Idea Of You' For Prime Video; Cathy Schulman & Gabrielle Union Producing". Deadline.
- ^ "Anne Hathaway to Star in 'The Idea of You' From Director Michael Showalter". Collider.
- ^ "Nicholas Galitzine to Star Opposite Anne Hathaway in Prime Video's 'The Idea of You'". Variety.com.
- ^ "Nicholas Galitzine To Star Opposite Anne Hathaway In Prime Video Romance 'The Idea Of You' From Director Michael Showalter". Deadline.
- ^ "Ella Rubin Joins Anne Hathaway in Amazon Prime Video's 'The Idea of You'". Variety.
- ^ "Gossip Girl star lands next role in Anne Hathaway movie". digitalspy.com.
- ^ "' The Idea of You' Movie Rounds Out Its Onscreen Boy Band". Hollywood Reporter.
- ^ "Annie Mumolo, Reid Scott, Perry Mattfeld and Jordan Aaron Hall Join Prime Video's 'The Idea of You'". Variety.
- ^ "The Idea Of You". production list.
- ^ "Here's The List Of Movies Being Filmed In Atlanta, Georgia Right Now". Atlantafi.com.
- ^ "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.
- ^ "ANNE HATHAWAY'S NEW FILM 'THE IDEA OF YOU' IS BASED ON HARRY STYLES FAN FICTION". graziamagazine.com.
- ^ "The Sleeper Hit of the Pandemic? A Three-Year-Old Romance Novel Inspired by Harry Styles". Vogue.com.
External links
Category:Films about music festivals
Category:Upcoming films
Category:American romantic comedy-drama films
Category:Films about music and musicians
Category:Films set in music venues
Category:2020s English-language films