In 2024, even more Hoover novels are coming to the big screen. In recent years, romance books have seen a significant boost in popularity thanks to social media like Tik Tok, and Hoover is a name that is on everyone's lips. Since 2012, the writer has penned bingeworthy books that often tell stories of love, grief, and acceptance. Now, these stories are going to become even more popular after they are brought to life by beloved actors.

Hoover has already received acclaim for her novels, yet her fame grew even more with the release of It Ends With Us. Starring Blake Lively, the movie follows Lily, a woman who falls madly in love, only to realize that their relationship may be more flawed - and violent - than she expected. After earning $351 million the box office, It Ends With Us is the 15th highest-grossing movie of the year, so it's no wonder that movie producers are going back to Hoover for more movie ideas. As of now, three more Hoover books are being adapted to the screen.

3 Verity

A Woman Finishes A Mysterious Author's Novel

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One of the next Hoover Verity. First published in 2018, Verity follows Lowen, a young writer who is chosen to finish the book of a famed author, Verity, who got into a mysterious accident. However, Lowen will not just be writing the novel, but will be staying in Verity's home alongside her handsome husband and her children. In the vein of Daphne du Maurier's Rebecca, Lowen stumbles upon some horrifying secrets in her new gothic home and must decide how to save herself, her work, and her love life.

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In May 2024, it was announced that Verity is being developed into a movie by Amazon MGM Studios. Michael Showalter, who previously worked on The Big Sick, Wet Hot American Summer, and The Idea of You, is set to direct. So far, Verity's cast includes Anne Hathaway as Verity, Dakota Johnson as Lowen, and Josh Hartnett as Jeremy. Verity is not only exciting because of its immense popularity, but because it is one of Hoover's only thriller novels. Though romance does play a role, this movie is going to be creepy and shocking.

2 Regretting You

A Mother-Daughter Drama

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Another Hoover book that has been confirmed to have a movie adaptation is Regretting You. The 2019 book follows Morgan, a mother who is determined to protect her daughter, Clara, from making the same mistakes she made, i.e. getting pregnant too young and losing out on her dreams. However, Morgan and Clara's complicated relationship hits yet another roadblock when Morgan's husband (and Clara's father) is killed in a strange accident. Morgan and Clara try to understand each other while also building new relationships with men they never would have expected to find.

This movie will likely hit audiences just as hard as It Ends With Us.

Like Verity, quite a bit of news has leaked about Regretting You's production. For one thing, Josh Boone, who is best known for The Fault in Our Stars, is going to direct the film. On top of that, Allison Williams is set to play Morgan, while McKenna Grace is taking on the role of Clara, and Dave Franco will play Morgan's love interest, Jonah. Once again, Regretting You stands out because it isn't just a pure romance novel, but delves into mother-daughter relationships and grief. This movie will likely hit audiences just as hard as It Ends With Us.

1 Reminders Of Him

A Mother Tries To Rebuild Her Life

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Finally, the Hoover book that was most recently confirmed for Reminders of Him. Reminders of Him centers on Kenna, a woman who has just been released from prison after serving five years for a tragic mistake. Kenna's main goal is to reunite with her four-year-old daughter, yet everyone she used to know has cut her off. The only solace she can find is in a bar owner named Ledger, who is willing to help reconnect her family. The only problem is, Kenna can't help but develop feelings for Ledger, making her situation all the more complicated.

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Despite having no cast attached, this is the one Hoover movie adaptation that has some form of a release date. Reminders of Him is set to premiere in 2026, and is being produced by Universal. The movie will be directed by Vanessa Caswell, who recently helmed Netflix's romance book adaptation, Love at First Sight. At this time, there is no news about who will take on the roles of Kenna and Ledger, but considering the A-list stars in Hoover's other films, it seems likely that this romance author is going to see a lot more celebrities in her future.

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It Ends With Us
Release Date
August 9, 2024
Runtime
130 Minutes
Director
Justin Baldoni

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Based on Colleen Hoover's 2016 novel, It Ends With Us is a drama-romance film directed by Justin Baldoni. The film follows a recent college graduate named Lily, who meets a man named Ryle and falls in love with him. However, a traumatic incident compounded with her former high-school sweetheart re-entering her life complicates her plans.

Writers
Christy Hall, Colleen Hoover