Fake Dating Gets a Sci-Fi Twist

The first trailer for Prime Video's "The Love Hypothesis" has been released, adapting Ali Hazelwood's popular 2021 novel. Lili Reinhart stars as Olive Smith, a PhD student at Stanford University, who kisses a stranger to convince her friend she's in a relationship. This stranger is revealed to be Professor Adam Carlsen, played by Tom Bateman.

Adam agrees to a fake dating arrangement with Olive. This arrangement benefits him by making him appear less of a flight risk to Stanford, which is threatening to withdraw grant funding. The trailer showcases key moments from the book, including a scene where Olive applies sunscreen to Adam's back.

Originally published in 2021, Hazelwood's novel began as a Star Wars fan fiction in 2018. Interestingly, Tom Bateman is married to Daisy Ridley, who played Rey in Star Wars. The film adaptation is set to premiere on Prime Video on September 23.

Author Ali Hazelwood expressed her excitement for the adaptation, stating her trust in the production team, including producer Elizabeth Cantillon, director Claire Scanlon, and star Lili Reinhart. She shared her anticipation for the final product, hoping the filming process was as enjoyable as her writing experience.