Written by Charlotte Azoulay
Colleen Hoover is bringing her books to Hollywood, transforming Gossip Girl star Blake Lively into the romance heroine Lily Bloom. She will be joined by co-star Justin Baldoni, who plays Ryle, in the adaptation of her best-seller It Ends With Us.
First announced in July 2019, the film follows the story of Lily (Blake Lively), a woman who moves to Boston with dreams of starting her own business. She meets and falls in love with a neurosurgeon named Ryle (Justin Baldoni). However, their relationship becomes complicated when her first love reappears in her life.
Blake Lively expressed her excitement about taking on the role of Lily in April 2024. "Lily resonated with an enormous number of people, as the success of the book made clear," she told PEOPLE. "Stepping into a character who’s had such a meaningful impact is an honor to take on. I loved Lily, and I hope that love is felt by those who care about her like I do, and also by those who are getting to know her for the first time in this film."
In addition to a promising cast, Baldoni has also directed the project, with Lively serving as an executive producer.
Originally scheduled for release on February 9, the film will finally hit theaters on August 9. Put your books down and get ready to enter the world of Lily Bloom!