In a recent interview, Hollywood actress Jessica Chastain has officially ruled out any possibility of playing the lead role in the movie adaptation of Taylor Jenkins Reid’s bestseller, “The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo”. Despite fans’ enthusiastic support for her casting, Chastain stated that there is “zero possibility” of her starring in the film.
Chastain expressed her appreciation for the passionate fan base of the novel, recounting how fans would wait outside Broadway shows with books for her to sign. Despite the disappointment for those hoping to see her as Evelyn Hugo, Chastain conveyed her excitement about watching the movie and apologized for any letdown.
The bestselling novel follows the journey of Evelyn Hugo, a Hollywood starlet who rises from poverty and abuse to build a glamorous movie career. The storyline delves into the complexities of her chaotic love life.
Earlier this year, Jessica Chastain had acknowledged the online buzz about her potential casting during an interview on Watch What Happens Live. In response to fans’ requests for autographs on books associated with the novel, Chastain explained her decision not to sign, emphasizing her lack of contractual involvement in the project.
The Netflix production of “The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo” is in progress, with Leslye Headland, known for her work on the series Russian Doll, directing the film. Liz Tigelaar has joined the project as its writer.
While Chastain won’t be taking on the role of Evelyn Hugo, fans can still anticipate her upcoming film, “Memory”, written and directed by Michel Franco. In this film, Chastain plays the character Sylvia, a social worker whose life takes a dramatic turn when Peter Sarsgaard’s character, Saul, reveals secrets from her past after following her home from their high school reunion.
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