Anne Hathaway's Next Big Role: 'Yesteryear' Adaptation

Anne Hathaway is attached to star in and produce the film adaptation of Caro Claire Burke's novel, 'Yesteryear,' a highly anticipated project for fans of buzzy books. While promoting the movie adaptation of Colleen Hoover's 'Verity,' Hathaway was interviewed about potential casting for 'Yesteryear.' She offered no concrete details regarding who might portray Caleb, the husband of her character, Natalie.

During the same interview, Hathaway's 'Verity' co-star Josh Hartnett humorously threw his hat in the ring for the role of Caleb. The book's narrative centers on Natalie, a social media influencer who lives a seemingly traditional life on a ranch but awakens to find herself in the 1800s with a different family. This premise, exploring her disorientation and quest for understanding, has captivated readers.

The casting of Caleb is particularly intriguing due to the character's dual nature within the novel. The role requires an actor capable of portraying both the passive, privileged husband from Natalie's modern college life and the gruff, aggressive husband from her 19th-century existence. Burke has previously mentioned a "Jesse Plemons vibe" for the character, suggesting actors who can embody both timidity and a darker disposition.