
Maika Monroe to star in film adaptation of Colleen Hoover's 'Reminders of Him'
Universal Pictures has announced that Maika Monroe will star in the film adaptation of Colleen Hoover's bestselling novel Reminders of Him.
According to Deadline, the movie will be directed by Vanessa Caswill and is set to begin production soon.
Reminders of Him is a heartwarming story about motherhood, forgiveness, and the power of love to heal even the most shattered hearts.
The screenplay was written by Hoover and Lauren Levine.
They will also produce the film through their production company, Heartbones Entertainment.
Monroe, who is coming off a successful year with the hit horror thriller Longlegs, will play the lead role in the film.
Colleen Hoover is a Number 1 New York Times bestselling author known for her novels such as It Ends with Us, It Starts with Us, Layla, Heart Bones, Confess, and Verity.
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