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Colleen Hoover stands by Blake Lively's casting in 'It Ends With Us' amid backlash
The movie 'It Ends With Us' is still in making and the release date is not announced yet
Colleen Hoover, the bestselling author of It Ends With Us, is standing by her decision to cast Blake Lively in the film adaptation of her book, despite facing backlash from fans.
Hoover expressed her excitement and shared her positive experience after seeing footage from the movie set, even shedding tears during the production.
It Ends With Us is a popular book that tells the story of Lily Bloom, portrayed by Blake Lively, who finds herself in an abusive relationship with surgeon Ryle Kincaid, played by Justin Baldoni.
During the filming, Blake Lively was seen wearing unconventional outfits, which led to criticism from some fans online.
However, Hoover welcomed the scrutiny, viewing it as a reflection of her readers' dedication.
She clarified that the book did not extensively describe the characters' outfits and emphasized that the focus should be on the conversation and the story, which carries over to the film.
The author defended her decision to cast Blake Lively, despite fans calling for a 'legit' redhead to portray the character.
She expressed her admiration for the Lively and was amazed when the actress agreed to take on the role.
However, Hoover remained cautiously optimistic, keeping her excitement in check until filming was complete.
Addressing readers' concerns about the characters' ages being raised in the film, Hoover explained that while the initial intention was to write in the new adult genre with college-age characters, she made an error in accurately portraying their professions, necessitating adjustments to their ages for the film adaptation.
The 43-year-old author stands firm in her conviction that fans will be delighted with the outcome of the film adaptation and remains undeterred by any doubts or negative feedback.
However, due to the ongoing Writers Guild of America strike, the film's production has faced a temporary setback, and the highly anticipated release date remains undisclosed at this time.
