The Idea of You
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| Directed by | Michael Showalter |
| Screenplay by | Jennifer Westfeldt |
| Based on | The Idea of You by Robinne Lee |
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| Cinematography | Jim Frohna |
| Edited by | Peter Teschner |
| Music by | Siddhartha Khosla |
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| Distributed by | Amazon Prime Video |
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Running time | 115 minutes[1] |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
The Idea of You is a 2024 American romantic comedy film directed by Michael Showalter. It based on the novel of the same name by Robinne Lee. Starring Anne Hathaway and Nicholas Galitzine, the story follows a love affair between a divorced mother, Solène, and the lead singer of the hottest boyband on the planet, Hayes Campbell.
It is set to premiere at South by Southwest on March 16, 2024, as the closing night film and is scheduled to be released by Amazon MGM Studios via Prime Video on May 2, 2024.[2]
Synopsis
Solène Marchand is a 40-year-old divorced mother who, at her ex-husband’s request, takes their teenage 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.[3][4]
Cast
- Anne Hathaway as Solène Marchand
- Nicholas Galitzine as Hayes Campbell
- Ella Rubin as Izzy
- Reid Scott as Daniel
- Jordan Aaron Hall as Zeke
- Jaiden Anthony as Adrian
- Raymond Cham Jr as Oliver
- Viktor White as Simon
- Dakota Adan as Rory
- Annie Mumolo as Tracy
- Perry Mattfeld as Eva
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.[5] Union named the book amongst her ten favourite of all time in 2018.[6] Union and Lee have been friends since the early 2000s.[7] Lee, Eric Hayes, Belle Hope Dayne, and Jordana Mollick also serve as producers. In June 2021 it was revealed that Jennifer Westfelft had adapted the novel and Anne Hathaway was cast in the starring role.[8] In August 2022 Michael Showalter was confirmed as director.[9][10] In September 2022 Nicholas Galitzine was added to the cast as the lead singer of "the hottest boyband on the planet."[11][12] In October 2022, Ella Rubin was revealed to be playing Hathaway's daughter and that principal photography had commenced.[13][14] 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.[15][16]
Filming took place in Atlanta, Georgia and surrounding areas from October 2022[17][18] with Galizitine and Hathaway pictured in the media filming together on set in Savannah, Georgia.[19]
Release
The film is set to premiere at South by Southwest on March 16, 2024 as the closing night film and is scheduled to be released on May 2, 2024 as a Amazon Prime Video exclusive.[20][21]
Reception
Grazia described the film as being based on Harry Styles fan fiction.[22] Vogue described the plot as a "socio-cultural commentary about aging and a woman's worth".[23]
References
- ^ "The Idea of You". South by Southwest. Retrieved January 30, 2024.
- ^ "'The Idea of You' Starring Anne Hathaway and Nicholas Galitzine to Close SXSW 2024". January 30, 2024.
- ^ "Anne Hathaway to star in romcom The Idea Of You". Filmstories.co.uk. August 30, 2022.
- ^ "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. December 19, 2018.
- ^ "Gabrielle Union's 10 favourite books". Vulture.com. January 3, 2018.
- ^ Krischer, Hayley (December 5, 2017). "We're Going to Need More Gabrielle Union". The New York Times.
- ^ "Amazon, Welle Entertainment Adapt 'The Idea Of You' For Anne Hathaway". Deadline. June 21, 2021.
- ^ "Michael Showalter To Direct Anne Hathaway In 'The Idea Of You' For Prime Video; Cathy Schulman & Gabrielle Union Producing". Deadline. August 25, 2022.
- ^ "Anne Hathaway to Star in 'The Idea of You' From Director Michael Showalter". Collider. August 25, 2022.
- ^ "Nicholas Galitzine to Star Opposite Anne Hathaway in Prime Video's 'The Idea of You'". Variety.com. September 19, 2022.
- ^ 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.
- ^ "Ella Rubin Joins Anne Hathaway in Amazon Prime Video's 'The Idea of You'". Variety. October 12, 2022.
- ^ "Gossip Girl star lands next role in Anne Hathaway movie". digitalspy.com. October 14, 2022.
- ^ "' The Idea of You' Movie Rounds Out Its Onscreen Boy Band". Hollywood Reporter. October 6, 2022.
- ^ "Annie Mumolo, Reid Scott, Perry Mattfeld and Jordan Aaron Hall Join Prime Video's 'The Idea of You'". Variety. October 20, 2022.
- ^ "The Idea Of You". production list. September 12, 2022.
- ^ "Here's The List Of Movies Being Filmed In Atlanta, Georgia Right Now". Atlantafi.com. January 2, 2023.
- ^ "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.
- ^ "Amazon Dates Jake Gyllenhaal's 'Roadhouse' For March, 'Red One' With Chris Evans & The Rock For November & More wow". theplaylist.net.
- ^ "'The Idea of You' Starring Anne Hathaway and Nicholas Galitzine to Close SXSW 2024". January 30, 2024.
- ^ "ANNE HATHAWAY'S NEW FILM 'THE IDEA OF YOU' IS BASED ON HARRY STYLES FAN FICTION". graziamagazine.com. August 26, 2022.
- ^ "The Sleeper Hit of the Pandemic? A Three-Year-Old Romance Novel Inspired by Harry Styles". Vogue.com. December 28, 2020.
