‘It Ends With Us’: Everything You Need To Know About The Film Adaptation

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BookTok, to be happy! Colleen Hoovers Best-selling novel of 2016 It ends with us is officially adapted for the big screen – with Blake Vivid And Justin Baldoni centralize.

“We have a cast! Our Lily is played by Blake Lively. Blake Lively everyone! She’s my dream Lily,’ Hoover revealed via Instagram video in January 2023. “And when I first met Justin Baldoni – for whom the film is directing It ends with us — I immediately wanted him to be Ryle. I just thought he had what it takes to play that character. And the good news is, he’s going to be Ryle. I think Justin and Blake have what it takes to bring these characters to life and I can’t wait for you to see that happen.”

The writer made the big announcement from her childhood home, sharing that the novel – which centers on themes of domestic abuse and violence – was loosely based on her own experiences as a child.

“I just want everyone to know how thankful I am for my mom, who got us out of a scary situation when I was little and brought us here to this house that wasn’t much, but was full of love and joy.” she explained at the time. “So thank you, Mom, for making that very difficult decision. … The fact that we’re now talking about a movie made from a book loosely inspired by my mother is bittersweet. So many people have endured [what she did], but to know that my mom’s decision has helped so many people get out of there. I love you mom.”

Released in 2016, It ends with us became a cultural phenomenon on social media and was the best-selling print book of 2022. The novel remained on the New York Times bestseller list for over 90 weeks.

The story follows a girl named Lily who has just moved and is ready to start her life after college. After meeting a doctor named Ryle – who swears by the “no girlfriends” rule – the two begin to fall for each other. Just as things change Seriously, Lily’s first love, Atlas, reappears in her life and challenges her new relationship.

The novel was chosen by Baldoni in 2019 — who is both the director and star of the film – and Wayfarer Studios, with Hoover acting as consultant and Christy room write the script.

“Sorry to tease… 😉 @colleenhoover… are you ready to make #ItEndsWithUs?” the Jane the Virgin alum endorsed a TikTok dated January 2022 that let him read the first draft of the writing.

Baldoni returned to social media two months later to assure fans that he was well aware of the importance of keeping the adaptation consistent with the book. “Do not worry I see EVERYTHING you all tag me in 💐🍪📝,” he wrote via TikTok alongside a clip of him furiously typing as he “tried to keep up with all the It ends with us casting, scene and song requests.”

In July 2022, the Five feet apart producer and Hoover teamed up and chose 10 lucky fans to get together and read the movie script, giving them a chance to share their feedback on the adaptation.

“A huge thank you to the thousands of LA fans of It ends with us for submitting and for the ten we’ve chosen to join us for the special reading of the script, “he captioned a recap of the event via TikTok at the time. “Your feedback and support has been incredible! Thanks to you, we are one step closer to making this film! We are more than excited! More to come!”

Hoover, for her part, shared in January 2023 that she would give fans as much insight as possible during the film’s production. “I’m going to do my best to try and get you as much footage as possible without getting kicked off the set,” she joked via Instagram.

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