Anne Hathaway on 'Yesteryear' Film Drama

Anne Hathaway has commented on the upcoming film adaptation of Caro Claire Burke's bestselling novel, "Yesteryear." Hathaway, who purchased the film rights and is set to star and produce, shared that she read a draft of the book two years ago. She expressed her joy at the novel's success, noting its placement on The New York Times bestseller list since its April release.

Burke's "Yesteryear" follows a modern tradwife influencer who finds herself in the 19th century, a premise that has sparked significant online discussion. Burke has addressed this discourse, clarifying the film rights sale process to Hathaway and her production company. Burke also clarified her role as an executive producer and her frequent conversations with screenwriter Hannah Friedman.

The author also tackled the controversy surrounding Hathaway's alleged involvement in the book's creation. Burke explained that her acknowledgment of Hathaway in the book was one of many thank yous, but it fueled social media speculation about ghostwriting. She highlighted that adaptation requires creative liberties, moving beyond a purely interior narrative to a more exterior film experience.