The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo is a historical fiction novel by American author Taylor Jenkins Reid and published by Atria Books in 2017. The script was written by Liz Tigelaar, with Liza Chasin producing for 3Dot Productions and Brad Mendelsohn producing for Circle of Confusion. Jenkins Reid and Margaret Chernin will serve as executive producers.
‘The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo’ has been a bestselling paperback for 120 weeks and gained immense popularity on TikTok before Netflix acquired the rights. The story revolves around a long-awaited interview between a young journalist and Evelyn Hugo, an aging Hollywood star. During the interview, Evelyn reveals the secrets of her seven marriages, exposing scandals, betrayals, and surprising revelations about her own life and the lives of those around her.
Leslye Headland: From Star Wars to The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo
After attracting the attention of numerous renowned directors, the project has finally secured Leslye Headland as its director. This is a significant achievement for Headland, who recently wrapped up production on the highly-anticipated Star Wars series, The Acolyte. The series generated considerable excitement at the recent Star Wars Celebration event in London, where early footage left a strong impression on the audience.
Headland’s career began with TV shows such as Black Monday and Smilf on Showtime, while also directing feature films like Bachelorette and About Last Night. However, her breakthrough came when she served as the showrunner for the hit Netflix series, Russian Doll. Not only did she write and oversee the show, but she also directed several episodes. This success led to her partnership with Lucasfilm on The Acolyte, where she acts as the creator, showrunner, writer, and executive producer.
Furthermore, Lesley Headland has been chosen to direct the highly-anticipated Netflix adaptation of Taylor Jenkins Reid’s popular novel, ‘The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo’ as per Deadline.
Excited to announce that Leslye Headland will direct and Liz Tigelaar will write the feature film adaptation of the bestselling novel The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo by Taylor Jenkins Reid! pic.twitter.com/Jo9yC8OkjR
— Netflix (@netflix) June 29, 2023
Leslye Headland’s Creative Partnership with Disney: A Platform for Innovative Television Content
Under a multi-year overall deal with Disney, Leslye Headland has entered into a creative partnership with the studio. As part of this agreement, Headland will have the opportunity to create, develop, and direct television series for various platforms including network, cable, and streaming services. This exclusive deal signifies the confidence Disney has in Headland’s talent and vision.
In addition to her upcoming directorial role in “The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo,” Headland has been involved in other notable projects. She recently served as an executive producer and director for Freeform’s series “Single Drunk Female.” This involvement showcases her versatility in working across different genres and platforms.
With her multi-faceted role as a creator, writer, showrunner, and director, Headland has established herself as a prominent figure in the entertainment industry. Her partnership with Disney opens up exciting possibilities for the development of compelling and diverse television content that will captivate audiences across various platforms.
