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Anna Kendrick to Helm Netflix Adaptation of Evelyn Hugo’s Seven Husbands

Anna Kendrick has been hired to direct Netflix’s film adaptation of Taylor Jenkins Reid’s best-seller The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo. The project, which Netflix acquired rights to in 2022 after earlier directors Maggie Betts and Leslye Headland departed, centers on a private Hollywood icon recounting her seven marriages in a tell-all interview; no cast has been announced yet. Kendrick’s directing debut was Woman of the Hour, and she’s slated for upcoming projects; producers include Liza Chasin for 3Dot Productions and Brad Mendelsohn for Circle Management + Productions, with Reid set to executive produce alongside Margaret Chernin.

via Variety|

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entertainment1 year ago•3 min saved

Anna Kendrick's Low-Key Romance with Comedian Alex Edelman

Anna Kendrick is reportedly dating comedian Alex Edelman, with whom she has been quietly seeing for several months and has already met his mother, indicating a serious relationship. The couple was recently spotted in Los Angeles, enjoying low-key dates, and Kendrick has kept her dating life private following past relationships and personal challenges.

via Page Six|

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Anna Kendrick and Paula Poundstone Face Off on Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me!

Anna Kendrick visits Maine to participate in a game against Paula Poundstone, reminiscing about her early days in Portland and her rise to fame, including her Oscar nomination and roles in the Pitch Perfect franchise.

via NPR|

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entertainment2 years ago•1 min saved

"A Simple Favor 2 Confirmed: Kendrick and Lively Return for Sequel"

Anna Kendrick and Blake Lively are set to return for A Simple Favor 2, a sequel to the 2018 dark comedy directed by Paul Feig. The movie, a co-production with Lionsgate, is scheduled to begin shooting this spring and will stream on Prime Video. The sequel sees the characters heading to the island of Capri for a lavish wedding, with murder and betrayal on the itinerary. The original film earned $53 million domestically and $97 million globally, and the sequel is set to be produced by Feigco Entertainment.

via Hollywood Reporter|

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entertainment2 years ago•2 min saved

'A Simple Favor 2' Confirmed: Blake Lively and Anna Kendrick Return for Amazon Sequel

Amazon MGM Studios officially greenlights A Simple Favor 2, with Paul Feig directing and original cast members including Blake Lively, Anna Kendrick, Henry Golding, and others returning. The sequel, set to stream on Prime Video, follows Stephanie and Emily as they attend a wedding in Italy, promising murder and betrayal. The script is based on characters by Darcy Bell, written by Jessica Sharzer with revisions by Laeta Kalogridis and Feig. Oscar-nominated Kendrick is set to make her directorial debut, while Lively is working on film adaptations and Feig is busy with upcoming projects.

via Deadline|

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entertainment2 years ago•3 min saved

Anna Kendrick's Directorial Debut Shines at Toronto Film Festival

Anna Kendrick makes her directorial debut with the thriller "Woman of the Hour," which focuses on the appearance of notorious serial killer Rodney Alcara on a 1978 episode of "The Dating Game." Kendrick employs a non-linear style to depict Alcara's modus operandi, showcasing his seduction and brutal murder of women. The film centers around contestant Cheryl Bradshaw (played by Kendrick) and her encounter with Alcara on the show. Kendrick delivers a knockout performance, and the film showcases her talent for staging scenes. The movie premiered at the Toronto Film Festival.

via Deadline|

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