Ana de Armas eyes lead role in 'Evelyn Hugo' film adaptation

ANI April 5, 2025 171 views

Cuban actress Ana de Armas is eyeing the lead role in Netflix's upcoming adaptation of "The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo". The film, based on Taylor Jenkins Reid's bestselling novel, is generating significant buzz in Hollywood. De Armas has expressed her enthusiasm for taking on diverse acting challenges and seems particularly drawn to the complex character of Evelyn Hugo. Multiple talented actresses are being considered for the project, with de Armas emerging as a potential frontrunner.

"You have to try all the things you can. You can't just always eat the same thing." - Ana de Armas
Washington, April 5: Actress Ana de Armas has expressed her interest in playing the lead role in the upcoming film adaptation of Taylor Jenkins Reid's bestselling novel, The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo.

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Ana de Armas interested in lead role of Evelyn Hugo

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Netflix developing film adaptation of bestselling novel

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Screenplay by Liz Tigelaar

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Multiple actresses considered for starring role

The 'Ballerina' star is willing to take on the role of Evelyn Hugo, a reclusive Hollywood starlet.

When asked about the fan interest in her playing the title character, de Armas said, "I heard that, yeah," as per the Hollywood Reporter.

She also expressed her enthusiasm for trying different roles and genres, and said, "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."

The film adaptation of 'Evelyn Hugo' is currently in development at Netflix, with Liz Tigelaar set to write the screenplay and executive produce alongside Reid and Margaret Chernin.

While casting for the film has yet to be announced, fans have been speculating about potential stars to play the book's characters, with de Armas, Jessica Chastain, and Eiza Gonzalez being mentioned as top contenders.

As per The Hollywood Reporter, Chastain has previously said in an interview that there is "zero possibility" of her playing the role of Celia St. James, while Gonzalez has expressed her interest in playing Evelyn Hugo, and said, "It'd be such an honor... I love the book. I love all [Reid's] stuff. I'm a huge fan."

Reader Comments

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Sarah K.
Ana would be PERFECT for this role! She has that old Hollywood glamour but can also bring the depth Evelyn needs. Loved her in Blonde - she can definitely handle complex characters. 🤩
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Miguel R.
I'm torn between Ana and Eiza for this. Both would be amazing but in different ways. Maybe they should consider Ana for Evelyn and Eiza for Celia? The chemistry would be 🔥
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James T.
Respectfully, I'm not sure about this casting. Ana is talented but Evelyn is supposed to be Cuban-American and I think it's important to cast someone who shares that background. Representation matters.
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Lisa P.
Just finished the book last week and I can totally see Ana pulling off Evelyn's charm and complexity. That scene with the green dress? She'd kill it. So excited for this adaptation!
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Derek W.
Netflix better not mess this up. The book is too good. But with Liz Tigelaar writing (loved Little Fires Everywhere), I have hope. Ana would be a solid choice if they go with her.

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