Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni Star in Adaptation of As It Ends

This Thursday (26), the Deadline published that Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni will be the protagonists of the film adaptation of the novel “It's Like It Ends” (It Ends with Usin the original), by writer Colleen Hoover. The film will be produced by Wayfarer Studios together with the Sony Pictures, with Christy Hall responsible for the script. Baldoni is also expected to direct the work, which will feature Lively and Hoover in executive production.

EXCLUSIVE: Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni are attached to star in the film adaptation of Colleen Hoover's best-selling novel, 'It Ends With Us,' which is currently in development with Wayfarer Studios and Sony Pictures. Baldoni is also set to direct https://t.co/7FEdH9JcTe

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Released here in Brazil in 2018, by Galera Record, the book presents the story of Lily who has just moved and is ready to start her life after college. She then meets and falls in love with Ryle, but as the feelings develop, her first love, Atlas, reappears, challenging the couple's relationship.

Considered the most personal work by the author of a series of romance titles, it presents a powerful narrative about the courage needed to make the right choices in difficult times. Translated into more than 40 languages, the bestseller is on the list of best sellers The New York Times.

Regarding the protagonists, it is worth saying that in 2021, Lively debuted as director of the music video “I Bet You Think About Me“, by singer Taylor Swift, which earned her two nominations for ACM Award and one to CMA (Country Music Association Awards). She is cast in the sequel of the film “A Simple Favor”with Anna Kendrick and Paul Feig.

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Known for playing the role of Rafael Solano on the CW's “Jane the Virgin,” Baldoni has been more active behind the camera, earning credits as a director and producer on films such as “Clouds” and “Five Feet Apart“. Plus hosts the podcast.”The Man Enough Podcast”about the nuances of masculinity. Since 2021, he has been venturing into writing by releasing his inaugural book “Man Enough: Undefining My Masculinity” and his most recent, “Boys Will Be Human”, which is already a best-seller in the world. The New York Times.

So far, no information about the cast or premiere date has been released. The book, on the other hand, has the sequel released in October 2022, “É Assim Que Begins”. It is worth noting that at the time of its pre-sale, it was already on the list of best sellers of 2022, being the last book published by the author, which is one of the best sellers in Brazil.

Featured Photo: Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni Reproduction/Instagram.