The Idea of You: Anne Hathaway to cast in movie adaptation of Harry Styles-inspired fan fiction

Anne Hathaway’s new movie is all about the journey to self-discovery

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August 26, 2022
The Idea of You: Anne Hathaway to cast in movie adaptation of Harry Styles-inspired fan fiction

Anne Hathaway will play a leading role in the movie adaptation of a popular fan-fiction book inspired by the former One Direction member Harry Styles, The Idea of You.

According to Deadline, the movie is based on Robinne Lee’s debut novel of the same name, which will be aired on Prime Video while the production will begin in October.

In the movie, the Princess Diaries star will play Sophie, a 40-year-old woman who falls for 24-year-old Hayes Campbell, the lead singer of the world’s hottest boy band August Moon as per outlet.

Reportedly, Hayes’ character is inspired by Styles, however, the author pointed out that the focus of the story should be on Sophie’s journey.

“It was supposed to be a story about a woman approaching 40 and reclaiming her sexuality and rediscovering herself,” she added.

Meanwhile, the movie will be directed by Michael Showalter and scripted by Jennifer Westfeldt.