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Star Wars Fan Fic Becomes Hit Movie Adaptation
27 Jun
Summary
- The movie is an adaptation of a fan fiction story.
- The story originated from 'Star Wars' Kylo Ren and Rey.
- It stars Lili Reinhart and Tom Bateman, premiering Sept. 23.
The adaptation of "The Love Hypothesis," a New York Times bestseller, has its roots in "Star Wars" fan fiction. The original story explored the relationship between Kylo Ren and Rey before being reworked by author Ali Hazelwood. The upcoming film adaptation stars Lili Reinhart as Olive, a Ph.D. candidate, and Tom Bateman as Adam, a professor with whom she initiates a fake relationship. This fake romance eventually blossoms into a real connection.
Directed by Claire Scanlon, the movie is set to premiere on Prime Video on September 23. Amazon MGM Studios is releasing the film as part of its expanding YA strategy. This approach has seen success with other adaptations like "The Summer I Turned Pretty" and "Off Campus."
