“The Idea of You” is the latest addition to Prime Video, not only succeeding in the genre of book adaptations but also in romantic comedies, now ranking as the No. 1 most-watched film worldwide.
Starring Anne Hathaway (The Devil Wears Prada) and Nicholas Galitzine (Purple Hearts), the dramatic story tells of the blossoming love between a single mother and the lead singer of the world’s most popular boy band.
The movie was directed by Michael Showalter, based on a screenplay co-written with Jennifer Westfeldt, adapted from Robinne Lee‘s eponymous novel published in 2017, which became a bestseller.
Will The Idea of You have a sequel?
Six years ago, the author of the novel posted on the readers’ site Goodreads that she was seriously considering writing a sequel to her immensely popular book, which has now made it to the big screen.
This means that, although a sequel for the movie has not yet been confirmed, it might not be far from reality. If a second book does come out, it could also find its way to Prime Video.
The success of “The Idea of You” could help pave the way for a sequel, but we’ll have to wait for Robinne Lee to hold a part two in her hands before anything else happens.
Anne Hathaway, who is not only the lead actress but also the producer, brings depth and emotion to her character, what has contributed to making it the most viewed on the platform currently.
How does the movie differ from the book?
Although “The Idea of You” is an adaptation of the popular romance and passion novel, the movie and the book have some differences, especially regarding their ending…
In the book, Solene breaks up with Hayes. However, the singer goes to her house to try to persuade her. After sharing their final goodbye, he pleads with her to reconsider her decision in five years, before ultimately leaving her home.
According to TV Line, the novel concludes with the couple separated and a heartbreaking note that leaves the reader devastated. However, the movie continues with a flash-forward scene five years later, showing Hayes returning to the gallery, hinting that there might be a future for them.
Director and co-writer Showalter spoke with the outlet and referenced this slight change, saying that this particular ending was “more the kind of movie we were making. This is not a tragic romance story” and that he wanted to “give the audience a feeling of hope”.
