Ana de Armas is the latest actress to be dream cast in The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo adaptation at Netflix. Since it was announced that Taylor Jenkins Reid’s fan-favorite novel was going to become a film, fans have been debating who would be the perfect Evelyn Hugo. The consensus has already cast the likes of Amy Adams, Jessica Chastain, or Anya Taylor-Joy as supporting character, Celia St. James. However, the titular character is still up for grabs in the eyes of the fans.
Recently, Ana de Armas was asked about fans wanting her in the role of Evelyn Hugo. While Armas has become known for her skills in the action movie franchise scene, she was very excited about the possibility of playing the now iconic book character.
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“I would love that,” Ana told Entertainment Tonight earlier this month. “I think one of the things I love about acting and my career is to be able to do everything. You have to try all the things you can. You can’t just always eat the same thing.”
Of course, de Armas will likely have some stiff competition. Actress Eiza Gonzalez has also been very outspoken about wanting the role and being a huge Taylor Jenkins Reid fan.
“I’d love to. It’d be such an honor,” the actress told E! News. “I love the book. I love all [the author’s] stuff. I’m a huge fan. I don’t know if I’ll ever get it. I don’t even know what’s happening with that project,” she admitted. However, she did reveal that she has her former co-star Natalie Portman’s vote for the role.
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According to My Cast, other stars that fans would like to see in The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo cast include Richard Madden, Rita Moreno, Scott Eastwood, Sofia Vergara, Joe Alwyn, Chris Evans, Elizabeth Debicki, Issa Rae, Adam Brody, Vanessa Kirby, Jenna Ortega, and more.
Bestseller THE SEVEN HUSBANDS OF EVELYN HUGO is coming to Netflix!
This hugely popular tale centers around a reclusive Hollywood legend who chooses an unknown reporter to tell her life story. The book will be adapted for film by Liz Tigelaar (LITTLE FIRES EVERYWHERE). pic.twitter.com/GKhQ1zMXgJ
The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo novel is about an aging Hollywood actress who was part of the golden age in the film industry. As one of the most glamorous stars, her life has remained a mystery. One of the most iconic things about her is that she was married seven different times. Finally, as her life nears its end, she’s ready to tell her story.
She hires a journalist to tell her story. Meanwhile, things take a surprising turn as she begins to unravel the secrets of her life.
Taylor Jenkins Reid’s books have become huge favorites among readers. In 2023 her love triangle novel, One True Loves was adapted into a film. In addition, her 70s rock band book, Daisy Jones and The Six became a series on Amazon Prime. Fans are now hopeful that The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo will follow in that success.
Amanda has been an entertainment writer for 15 years. She has a great love for all things pop culture, and is a TV fanatic. She is also an avid reader and a huge sports fan and loves to cheer on her favorite teams.
