Info in Movie News | Ana de Armas is keeping her options wide open—and fans are here for it. While promoting her upcoming action movie Ballerina, the Blonde star revealed she’d be interested in taking on the lead role in Netflix’s adaptation of The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo. The bestselling novel by Taylor Jenkins Reid follows a legendary, reclusive actress as she finally shares the story of her scandalous life and many marriages.
According to Collider, de Armas said she’d “love” to play Evelyn, adding that she’s always excited to try something new in her career. “You have to try all the things you can. You can’t always eat the same thing,” she said with a laugh. Her Cuban heritage and proven ability to embody old-Hollywood glamour (hello, Blonde) have made her a popular fan pick for the role—even before she expressed interest herself.
But de Armas isn’t the only name floating around. Eiza Gonzalez has also thrown her hat in the ring, saying she’d be honored to portray Evelyn. She even mentioned that Natalie Portman told her she was perfect for the part. And then there’s Selena Gomez, whose name has also come up in fan discussions. While no casting has been officially confirmed, it’s clear there’s strong competition—and even stronger fan interest.
The movie production saw a lot of changes. Originally, Leslye Headland was announced as a director, but she made up her mind to leave the project even before the year started. Currently, the director of The Burial - Maggie Betts is the one who is directing and also writes the script together with Liz Tigelaar, the former showrunner of Little Fires Everywhere.
Whether Ana de Armas ends up playing Evelyn Hugo or not, one thing’s for sure—this project is heating up. Between the star-studded interest and the powerhouse team behind the scenes, fans won’t have to wait much longer to see this beloved novel brought to life on screen.
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