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Express Tribune
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Express Tribune
Tom Bateman to star with Lili Reinhart in Amazon's The Love Hypothesis
Amazon MGM Studios and MRC have cast Murder on the Orient Express actor Tom Bateman as the male lead opposite Lili Reinhart in the upcoming romantic comedy The Love Hypothesis, based on Ali Hazelwood's bestselling novel. Bateman will portray Dr. Adam Carlsen, a brilliant but notoriously moody professor, who enters a fake dating arrangement with Olive Smith (Reinhart), a hardworking biology PhD candidate. The setup forces both characters to challenge their long-held beliefs about love, relationships, and emotional vulnerability. Claire Scanlon (Set It Up) is directing the feature, with a screenplay by Sarah Rothschild (The Sleepover). Reinhart also serves as an executive producer alongside Catherine Hagedorn and author Ali Hazelwood. Elizabeth Cantillon will produce the film through her banner, The Cantillon Company. The Love Hypothesis, originally published in 2021 by Berkley (an imprint of Penguin Random House), became an international sensation. The novel spent ten months on the New York Times bestseller list, was published in 40 countries, and was named Amazon's Best Romance of the Year. Bateman, a frequent collaborator with Kenneth Branagh, is known for roles in Death on the Nile, Thirteen Lives, and Peacock's Based on a True Story. He is also set to star in Nia DaCosta's Hedda and Branagh's upcoming thriller The Last Disturbance of Madeline Hynde. With a bestselling source material and star-studded leads, The Love Hypothesis is set to be one of 2025's most anticipated romantic comedies.
Time of India
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Ali Hazelwood's romance era hits the screen; what ‘The Love Hypothesis' starring Tom Bateman reveals about Gen Z's dating fantasies
British actor Tom Bateman has been cast opposite Lili Reinhart in The Love Hypothesis , the upcoming romantic comedy from Amazon MGM Studios and MRC. The film is based on the bestselling novel by Ali Hazelwood and is now in development. Reinhart stars as Olive Smith, a dedicated biology PhD student. Bateman plays Dr. Adam Carlsen, a brilliant but intimidating professor. Explore courses from Top Institutes in Select a Course Category Artificial Intelligence healthcare Product Management Operations Management MCA Data Science Data Science Project Management Technology PGDM Digital Marketing MBA Others Public Policy CXO Leadership Cybersecurity Management Data Analytics Finance Degree Healthcare others Design Thinking Skills you'll gain: Duration: 7 Months S P Jain Institute of Management and Research CERT-SPJIMR Exec Cert Prog in AI for Biz India Starts on undefined Get Details The plot follows the two as they pretend to date for personal gain, only to find their feelings, and assumptions about love, challenged. The film is directed by Claire Scanlon, known for the rom-com Set It Up. The screenplay is written by Sarah Rothschild (The Sleepover). Live Events Producer Elizabeth Cantillon is joined by executive producers Reinhart, Catherine Hagedorn, and the book's author, Ali Hazelwood. Hazelwood's novel, first published in 2021, spent ten months on the New York Times bestseller list. It gained international acclaim, selling in 40 countries and earning the title of Amazon's Best Romance of the Year. Bateman, known for roles in Murder on the Orient Express and Death on the Nile, is a frequent collaborator with Kenneth Branagh. He will also appear in Branagh's upcoming thriller The Last Disturbance of Madeline Hynde and Nia DaCosta's Hedda, another project for Amazon MGM. FAQs Is The Love Hypothesis by Ali Hazelwood being made into a movie? Yes, The Love Hypothesis is officially being adapted into a film by Amazon MGM Studios and MRC. The romantic comedy stars Lili Reinhart as Olive Smith and Tom Bateman as Dr. Adam Carlsen. Who is playing Adam Carlsen in The Love Hypothesis movie? British actor Tom Bateman has been cast as Adam Carlsen, the brooding professor in the upcoming movie adaptation of The Love Hypothesis. Where can I watch The Love Hypothesis movie? Amazon MGM Studios will release the movie. While a release date hasn't been announced yet, it's expected to premiere on Amazon Prime Video after its theatrical debut.
Express Tribune
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Express Tribune
Lili Reinhart to star in rom-com ‘The Love Hypothesis' for Amazon MGM Studios, production underway
Lili Reinhart has signed on to star in and executive produce the upcoming romantic comedy The Love Hypothesis, adapted from Ali Hazelwood's bestselling novel. The film is being developed by Amazon MGM Studios and MRC, with direction by Claire Scanlon and a script by Sarah Rothschild. Reinhart, recently honoured at Series Mania for Hal & Harper, will portray Olive Smith, a biology PhD candidate who enters a fake relationship with Dr Adam Carlsen, a respected yet feared professor. As the arrangement unfolds, both characters find their views on love unexpectedly challenged. Originally published in 2021 by Berkley, Hazelwood's novel spent 10 months on the New York Times bestseller list and reached readers in 40 countries. It was named Amazon's Best Romance of the Year. Scanlon, known for Set It Up and The People We Hate at the Wedding, brings rom-com experience to the project, while Rothschild's previous credits include The Sleepover for Netflix. Elizabeth Cantillon is producing alongside Reinhart, Catherine Hagedorn, and Hazelwood. Hazelwood expressed enthusiasm for the adaptation, saying, 'Honestly, I still can't believe this is happening? Elizabeth Cantillon, Claire Scanlon, and Lili Reinhart have all created, produced, or starred in works that I'm absolutely feral about, and I am beyond honoured that they're choosing to bring their talent to this project.'
Yahoo
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Lili Reinhart to star in The Loev Hypothesis
Lili Reinhart is to star in The Love Hypothesis. The 28-year-old actress will lead the cast of the adaptation of Ali Hazelwood's New York Times best-selling novel for Amazon MGM Studios and MRC, and will also executive produce the movie. The Love Hypothesis sees Biology PhD candidate Olive Smith and tyrannical professor Dr. Adam Carlsen embark on a fake romance to see their calculated theories on love get thrown into chaos. Claire Scanlon will direct the movie from a script by The Sleepover scribe Sarah Rothschild, while Elizabeth Cantillon will produce and Lili and author Ali serving as executive producers. Announcing the movie, Ali - who released The Love Hypothesis in 2021 and saw it spend 10 months on the New York Times bestseller list - said in a statement: 'Honestly, I still can't believe this is happening? Elizabeth Cantillon, Claire Scanlon, and Lili Reinhart have all created, produced, or starred in works that I'm absolutely feral about, and I am beyond honoured that they're choosing to bring their talent to this project. Books and films are very different media, and I have complete trust in this brilliant team. "I cannot wait to see the final product they'll come up with. I hope they have as much fun filming as I had while writing the book.' The project has been announced just weeks after it was revealed Lili was to appear opposite Paul Walter Hauser in the comedy thriller The Very Best People. Brian Swibel's upcoming film is his directorial debut and the two stars will appear alongside Tim Roth, Jake Lacey, Jai Courtney and Kerry Bishe. While plot details are being kept under wraps, Deadline reports The Very Best People will be based on John Lavelle's stage play of the same name, and is due to enter production in New York on 22 May. Set in a Staten Island pub, The Very Best People follows two childhood friends who, after the mysterious shooting of a disgraced NYPD detective, embark on a misguided mission for redemption. Armed with conspiracy theories and a warped sense of patriotism, they plot to confront the so-called 'Deep State', leading to a series of absurd and violent events, including a light-hearted kidnapping. Lavelle is also due to write the movie's script alongside Blades of Glory scribe Craig Cox. The Very Best People will be produced by Brent Emery, Justin Klosky, Alex Peace-Power, Tara Smith and Bita Khorrami for Swibel's Triptyk Studios alongside Bonnie Timmermann.
Perth Now
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Perth Now
Lili Reinhart to star in The Loev Hypothesis
Lili Reinhart is to star in The Love Hypothesis. The 28-year-old actress will lead the cast of the adaptation of Ali Hazelwood's New York Times best-selling novel for Amazon MGM Studios and MRC, and will also executive produce the movie. The Love Hypothesis sees Biology PhD candidate Olive Smith and tyrannical professor Dr. Adam Carlsen embark on a fake romance to see their calculated theories on love get thrown into chaos. Claire Scanlon will direct the movie from a script by The Sleepover scribe Sarah Rothschild, while Elizabeth Cantillon will produce and Lili and author Ali serving as executive producers. Announcing the movie, Ali - who released The Love Hypothesis in 2021 and saw it spend 10 months on the New York Times bestseller list - said in a statement: 'Honestly, I still can't believe this is happening? Elizabeth Cantillon, Claire Scanlon, and Lili Reinhart have all created, produced, or starred in works that I'm absolutely feral about, and I am beyond honoured that they're choosing to bring their talent to this project. Books and films are very different media, and I have complete trust in this brilliant team. "I cannot wait to see the final product they'll come up with. I hope they have as much fun filming as I had while writing the book.' The project has been announced just weeks after it was revealed Lili was to appear opposite Paul Walter Hauser in the comedy thriller The Very Best People. Brian Swibel's upcoming film is his directorial debut and the two stars will appear alongside Tim Roth, Jake Lacey, Jai Courtney and Kerry Bishe. While plot details are being kept under wraps, Deadline reports The Very Best People will be based on John Lavelle's stage play of the same name, and is due to enter production in New York on 22 May. Set in a Staten Island pub, The Very Best People follows two childhood friends who, after the mysterious shooting of a disgraced NYPD detective, embark on a misguided mission for redemption. Armed with conspiracy theories and a warped sense of patriotism, they plot to confront the so-called 'Deep State', leading to a series of absurd and violent events, including a light-hearted kidnapping. Lavelle is also due to write the movie's script alongside Blades of Glory scribe Craig Cox. The Very Best People will be produced by Brent Emery, Justin Klosky, Alex Peace-Power, Tara Smith and Bita Khorrami for Swibel's Triptyk Studios alongside Bonnie Timmermann.
