Reel-y Good Reads! Upcoming Films Based on Books Starring Sydney Sweeney, Jacob Elordi and More

Freida McFadden’s ‘The Housemaid’

Begins filming January 2025

Behind closed doors!

Based on the New York Times bestselling novel, this domestic suspense story follows Millie Calloway (Sydney Sweeney), a live-in housekeeper who soon learns that the picture-perfect couple (Amanda Seyfried and Brandon Sklenar) she’s working for aren’t so perfect.

Colleen Hoover’s ‘Verity’

TBA

A big score for BookTok!

Anne Hathaway is taking on the titular role in this psychological thriller. After a car accident leaves Verity in a vegetative state, her husband hires Lowen, a struggling writer, to finish her book. During her research, she discovers a manuscript containing Verity’s darkest secrets.

Emily Brontë’s ‘Wuthering Heights’

Begins filming January 2025

From Saltburn director Emerald Fennell comes a new take on the classic gothic romance novel. Set on the dark and dreary Yorkshire moors, the flick stars Margot Robbie and Jacob Elordi as doomed lovers Catherine Earnshaw and Heathcliff.

Emily Henry’s ‘People We Meet on Vacation’

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Tom Blyth and Emily Bader play two college best friends who take a trip together every summer in this rom-com.

“I watched their chemistry read four times in 12 hours, and I loved it more every single time,” the author admits. “The very first time I was laughing out loud, and I got so emotional by the end.”

In theaters February 13

Reńee Zellweger reprises her turn as Bridget Jones in the franchise’s long-awaited fourth installment. Following the death of husband Mark Darcy, the single mom of two decides, with the help of family and friends, to get back out there, catching the eye of characters portrayed by Leo Woodall and Chiwetel Ejiofor.