The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo: Everything to know as Anna Kendrick joins the Netflix adaptation as director

Netflix's long-awaited adaptation of The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo has taken a notable step forward as Anna Kendrick joins the project as the director. The film is among the most-anticipated works, thanks to the popularity of the 2017 novel by Taylor Jenkins Reid.

It's among the bestsellers of the author, which have sold millions of copies around the world. Even years after its release, the novel continues to gain new fans, especially through online reading communities and social media book discussions.

And now, the film has finally got a director which serves as a major development for the project. While Kendrick is majorly known for her acting career, she also received praise for her first feature as a director, Woman of the Hour.

The actress also has an impressive fanbase, with many now excited to see what Kendrick brings to the screen as a director of The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo on Netflix.

Find out more details below!

What is The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo about?

The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo follows Evelyn Hugo, a famous Hollywood actress who spent years as one of the biggest stars in the film industry. After staying away from the spotlight for a long time, she suddenly decides to share the truth about her life and career.

What surprises everyone is that Hugo chooses a relatively unknown reporter named Monique Grant to write her biography. Since Monique has no obvious connection to Evelyn, she is confused about why she was personally selected, which becomes a mystery that unfolds as the story moves forward.

As Evelyn tells her story, people come to know about the life she had in childhood and how badly she wanted to escape poverty. His journey wasn't smooth, but she went from a struggling poor woman to one of Hollywood's top stars.

And since the novel is titled The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo, it also focuses on the seven marriages that made Evelyn a constant topic of public attention. However, each marriage was different, as some helped her grow while some only cared about the money and fame she had.

While these men played a big role in Evelyn's life, the novel is actually focused on her personal journey. She reveals the choices she made and how she managed to come this far in life.

What we know about Netflix's adaptation so far

It was announced in 2022 that The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo would be adapted as a feature film. Since then, the project has attracted a lot of attention. And the biggest update is Anna Kendrick joining as director.

As for the screenplay, it has been in development for several years. Liz Tigelaar wrote the original script, while Francesca Sloane is now working on revisions.

The production team also includes several experienced producers, and author Taylor Jenkins Reid remains involved as an executive producer, which many readers see as a good sign for staying true to the novel. The project has also experienced changes behind the scenes, with multiple directors leaving before Kendrick joined.