Tyriq Withers joins Maika Monroe in Colleen Hoover's 'Reminders of Him'

ANI April 10, 2025 139 views

Tyriq Withers has been cast in the upcoming film adaptation of Colleen Hoover's bestselling novel 'Reminders of Him', joining Maika Monroe in a story about love and redemption. The film, directed by Vanessa Caswill, is produced by Heartbones Entertainment and Little Engine Productions, marking another successful transition of Hoover's work to the big screen. Withers will play Ledger Ward, a former professional athlete, opposite Monroe's lead character Kenna Rowan. The novel has already sold over 6 million copies in the US, adding to the growing excitement around the project.

"A powerful story of motherhood and second chances" - Vanessa Caswill, Director
Washington, April 10: Tyriq Withers has been cast alongside Maika Monroe in the upcoming feature film adaptation of Colleen Hoover's bestselling novel 'Reminders of Him'.

Key Points

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Withers plays Ledger Ward opposite Maika Monroe in Hoover adaptation

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Film explores themes of redemption and love

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Produced by Heartbones Entertainment and Little Engine Productions

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Based on bestselling novel with 6 million copies sold

The film, directed by Vanessa Caswill, is set to explore themes of motherhood and the redemptive power of love, as per The Hollywood Reporter.

Withers will play Ledger Ward, a former professional athlete, opposite Monroe's lead character, Kenna Rowan.

The film is produced by Hoover and Lauren Levine for Heartbones Entertainment, along with Gina Matthews for Little Engine Productions.

Robin Fisichella serves as executive producer, and Universal director of production development Christine Sun oversees the project for the studio.

Withers is set to appear in several upcoming projects, including Sony's 'I Know What You Did Last Summer' and Universal's Jordan Peele-produced horror film 'Him', which also stars Marlon Wayans.

His previous series credits include 'The Game', 'Atlanta', and 'Tell Me Lies'.

Hoover's books have become highly sought after following the success of Sony's 'It Ends With Us' last year.

At CinemaCon, Amazon MGM Studios teased its 2026 release of the Hoover adaptation 'Verity' starring Anne Hathaway, while Paramount promoted its feature version of Hoover's 'Regretting You' starring Allison Williams, Dave Franco, Mckenna Grace, Mason Thames, and Scott Eastwood.

Meanwhile, 'Reminders of Him' was first published in 2022 and has sold over 6 million copies in the US, as per The Hollywood Reporter.

The novel is one of Hoover's many bestselling titles, which include 'It Starts with Us', 'Layla', 'Heart Bones', and 'Confess'.

Reader Comments

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Jamie L.
So excited for this adaptation! Tyriq is such a great choice for Ledger - he has that perfect mix of athleticism and emotional depth. Can't wait to see him and Maika together on screen! ❤️
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Marcus T.
Interesting casting. I pictured Ledger a bit differently when reading the book, but Withers is talented enough to make it work. Hope they stay true to the novel's emotional core.
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Sarah K.
OMG this is my favorite CoHo book!! The scene where Kenna visits the grave... I'm already preparing my tissues for the movie version 😭
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Derek P.
Withers is having a moment! Between this, the I Know What You Did Last Summer reboot, and the Jordan Peele project - dude's booked and busy. Good for him!
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Elena R.
While I'm excited about the adaptation, I hope they don't water down the difficult themes from the book. Kenna's journey needs to be portrayed with all its complexity.
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Trevor M.
Vanessa Caswill directing gives me hope - she did great work on "Normal People." If anyone can capture that raw emotionality from Hoover's writing, it's her.

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Colleen Hoover Tyriq Withers Maika Monroe Book Adaptation Romance Drama Universal Studios
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