Charming Romcom Primarily based on Reylo Fanfiction

Daisy Ridley has spoken out about her first impressions of The Love Speculation, an upcoming romcom primarily based on a Star Wars “Reylo” fan fiction, starring her husband, Tom Bateman. Finest identified for bringing Rey to life within the Star Wars sequel trilogy, alongside Adam Driver’s Kylo Ren, Ridley grew to become a central determine in one of many franchise’s most debated fan pairings, making Bateman’s position in The Love Speculation an surprising but becoming casting.

In a latest interview with Collider whereas selling her newest movie, We Bury The Useless, Ridley confessed that she did not even keep in mind being approached in regards to the movie at first, saying that she “didn’t keep in mind what the factor was” when Bateman was auditioning for the position. The actor additionally teased the movie, calling it “very charming.” Learn her full feedback beneath:

I didn’t keep in mind that I had been requested, and when Tom [Bateman] was auditioning, I didn’t keep in mind what the factor was, so then he received the position and it was so nice. After which we went to dinner in Montreal with the crew and somebody stated one thing about it being fanfiction, and I used to be like, ‘huh.’ So it was actually enjoyable as a result of I had actually not remembered that dialog. It’s candy, and in addition I noticed a few of the filming, however I believe it is going to be very charming, and I’m actually wanting ahead to seeing it.

For Star Wars and Reylo followers, this casting connection is tough to disregard. The Love Speculation is predicated on Ali Hazelwood’s novel of the identical identify, which began as Reylo fan fiction. Because the fandom is aware of nicely, “Reylo” is the official fandom identify for Star Wars‘ Rey and Kylo Ren’s relationship, who’re enemies turned allies turned lovers within the sequel trilogy.

The upcoming Amazon MGM Studios adaptation stars Lili Reinhart as Olive Smith, a devoted Ph.D. scholar who pretends so far her intimidating professor, Bateman’s Dr. Adam Carlsen. The Love Speculation will likely be directed by Claire Scanlon (Set It Up) and written by Sara Rothschild. Reinhart can also be serving as an govt producer alongside Hazelwood.

The variation appears to lean into all the pieces that readers beloved in regards to the e-book, with Reinhart posting snippets of manufacturing that audiences praised for his or her accuracy within the tutorial setting, chemistry, and charming awkwardness. Ridley has beforehand praised Ali Hazelwood’s novel and her journey from fan fiction to bestseller, calling it “thrilling” {that a} story impressed by Star Wars grew to become a New York Occasions hit.

The Love Speculation just isn’t the one fan fiction made right into a film. The After movie collection, primarily based on Anna Todd’s books by the identical identify, and Prime Video’s The Thought of You, each began off as Harry Types/One Path fan fiction. E.L. James’ Fifty Shades of Gray was a Twilight fan fiction, and funnily sufficient, Twilight began as a My Chemical Romance fan fiction.

For Bateman, this marks a big step for the actor, who has constructed a flexible profession spanning genres, from interval dramas like Self-importance Honest to thrillers like 2025’s Hedda, Bateman has confirmed he can maintain his personal reverse robust co-stars. Stepping right into a romantic comedy demonstrates his vary, and paired alongside Reinhart, The Love Speculation has shortly turn into one of the crucial anticipated rom-coms.