Film Adaptation of Colleen Hoover’s ‘Reminders of Him’ Announced

Colleen Hoover’s Novels Transitioning to Screen Adaptations

Colleen Hoover, once the darling of BookTok, has become a significant figure in Hollywood as her emotional stories are being transformed into TV shows and movies. Among her works, “It Ends With Us,” initially published in 2016, has garnered immense popularity, particularly on social media, leading it to become the bestselling print book of 2022. This surge in interest prompted a film adaptation.

In 2019, Justin Baldoni acquired the film rights for “It Ends With Us,” but it wasn’t until January 2023 that Hoover announced Blake Lively as the lead actress portraying Lily Bloom. This casting decision sparked some controversy due to differences between the ages of the characters in the book and the film. Hoover addressed the concerns, noting that extensive thought was put into these changes.

The film premiered on August 9, 2024, featuring Lively alongside Baldoni as Ryle Kincaid, with Brandon Sklenar as Atlas, Jenny Slate as Allysa, and Isabela Ferrer playing a younger version of Lily.

Another of Hoover’s well-known novels, “Verity,” is set for adaptation by Amazon MGM Studios, with an announcement made in May 2024. This suspenseful story revolves around writer Lowen Ashleigh, who is hired to complete the works of a famous author who is in a mysterious state after an accident.

Hoover’s “Confess,” released in 2015, was previously adapted into a TV series in April 2017 featuring Katie Leclerc and Ryan Cooper. Now available on Prime Video, it follows the complicated relationship of Auburn and Owen, two individuals haunted by their pasts.

In 2024, the film adaptation of “Regretting You” was confirmed, with casting that includes Allison Williams and Mckenna Grace as mother-daughter duo Morgan and Clara. Filming is set to commence in early 2025.

Universal Pictures also acquired the rights to “Reminders of Him,” Hoover’s 2022 release, in October 2024, which tells the story of Kenna Rowan, a young mother striving to reconnect with her daughter after serving time in prison.

With multiple projects in the pipeline, it’s clear Colleen Hoover’s novels are making the leap from page to screen, captivating audiences both in print and on film.