It Ends with Us, starring Blake Lively, is now showing in theaters. It’s based on Colleen Hoover’s 2016 romance novel and tells a powerful story about breaking the cycle of abuse. The movie follows Lily, a florist who had a tough childhood. She falls in love with Ryle. As their relationship grows, Lily begins to worry that it might be like her parents’ relationship.
It Ends with Us quickly became a favorite among readers, staying on the New York Times Bestseller List for over 90 weeks and getting over 2 billion views on TikTok. Here’s all the important information about the It Ends with Us movie, including the storyline and the actors.
When Will It Ends with Us Come Out in Theaters?
It Ends With Us came to theaters on Friday, August 9th, so you can watch it now! The movie’s release date changed a few times. It was supposed to come out on February 9th, then June 21st.
Even though it was confirmed back in 2019, filming didn’t start until May 2023 in New Jersey. When the writers’ strike began in June, they had finished about half the filming. Filming started again in January 2024.
What Is It Ends with Us About?
It Ends With Us is a romantic drama about Lily Bloom, who faces the challenges of love, heartbreak, and resilience. Growing up in an abusive home, Lily promises herself she won’t repeat her mother’s mistakes. But her resolve is tested when she meets the charming neurosurgeon Ryle Kincaid. As their relationship grows, Lily confronts painful truths about love and the cycle of abuse. The situation becomes even more complicated when her first love, Atlas Corrigan, reappears, adding another layer of complexity to her relationship with Ryle.
The film’s official synopsis says,
“Lily Bloom believes she has found the love of her life in Ryle Kincaid. However, a troubling incident of abuse forces her to confront her dark past and question whether love alone can sustain her marriage. Matters get even more complicated when her first love, a man she helped years ago when he was homeless, returns to her life.”
Who is in the cast of It Ends with Us?
Blake Lively has starred in many movies and TV shows, like The Age of Adaline, Gossip Girl, A Simple Favor and The Shallows. She also directed Taylor Swift’s music video “I Bet You Think About Me,” earning her 2 ACM Award nominations and a Country Music Association nomination. Next, she will make her first feature film by adapting Bryan Lee O’Malley’s graphic novel Seconds.
Justin Baldoni will play Ryle Kincaid, a smart brain doctor. Baldoni is probably best known for being Rafael Solano in Jane the Virgin from 2014 to 2019. He also appeared in Madam Secretary and had recurring roles in The Bold and the Beautiful, Everwood, and Single Ladies.
Brandon Skelnar from 1923 will play Atlas Corrigan. Jenny Slate, known for Marcel the Shell with Shoes On, will play Alyssa, Ryle’s sister. In May, Deadline shared that Hasan Minhaj will play Marshall. Minhaj, a comedian who won a Peabody Award, had his first one-hour Netflix special, The King’s Jester, in 2022.
Is There a Trailer for It Ends with Us?
The first trailer for It Ends with Us came out in May 2024. It’s a two-minute video set to Taylor Swift’s “My Tears Ricochet.” Here’s the trailer below:
In July, the second trailer came out just before the movie’s August release.
Who Is Directing the It Ends with Us Movie Adaptation?
Alongside the announcement that Baldoni will lead the cast alongside Lively, Hoover shared that the Jane the Virgin star will also direct the project, with Lively serving as executive producer.
Baldoni and Wayfarer Studios acquired the rights to the book in 2019 and have been collaborating with Hoover on it since then, according to Deadline.
Is the Film It Ends with Us Based on a True Story?
Hoover mentioned that It Ends With Us is “loosely” based on her mom’s escape from abuse. In 2023, she shared a video showing the film’s cast and took fans to the house where she grew up. She said,
“I’m really thankful to my mom for taking us out of a scary situation when I was little and bringing us to this house. It might not look like much, but it was filled with love and joy. Thank you, Mom, for making that tough choice.”
Hoover added, “It’s bittersweet that we’re talking about a movie based on a book inspired by my mom’s story. Many have gone through similar situations, but knowing my mom’s decision has helped others escape makes me so proud. I love you, Mom.”
Who Is It Ends with Us Author Colleen Hoover?
A bestselling author, Colleen Hoover has written over 20 novels and novellas. Her books have received over 2 billion views on “BookTok,” and she has sold over 20 million copies, making her the current top-selling novelist in the United States, according to Deadline.
It Ends with Us earned Hoover the Goodreads Choice Award for Best Romance, a title she also won in 2015 for Confess and in 2017 for Without Merit, as stated on her website.
Will It Ends With Us Have a Sequel?
While a sequel to the film It Ends with Us hasn’t been shown, creator Colleen Hoover has written a follow-up to Lily’s story, It Starts with Us. The new book follows Lily as she navigates co-parenting with her ex-husband, Ryle, and rekindles her romance with her old flame, Atlas.
The sequel has additionally been a success, promoting over 80 million copies on its release day and a touchdown at the bestseller list for 2022 alongside It Ends with Us and Verity. Fans should be patient if It Starts with Us will also be adapted for the huge screen.
Most Recent It Ends with Us News: What’s Going On Between Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni?
The controversy started at the August 6th New York City premiere of It Ends with Us, where fans noticed no photos of the whole cast. Blake Lively was seen with her husband, Ryan Reynolds, her famous friend, Hugh Jackman, and co-stars Jenny Slate and Brandon Sklenar. However, Justin Baldoni, the film’s director and actor, walked the red carpet alone with his wife, Emily Baldoni, and other family members, but not with Lively or the other actors. According to People magazine, Baldoni also didn’t introduce the film with Lively and Hoover before the screening, despite his major role in it. Baldoni and his company, Wayfarer Studios, got the rights to the book in 2019, and Lively’s casting was announced in January 2023.
Blake Lively and Colleen Hoover Unfollow Justin Baldoni on Instagram
After the premiere, people on the internet started checking out the cast’s social media. They noticed that both Hoover and Lively stopped following Baldoni on Instagram. None of the main cast from It Ends with Us currently follow Baldoni. Lively, however, still follows Sklenar, Hoover, and Slate.
Fans Spot Justin Baldoni Promoting It Ends with Us Solo
In joint interviews, lively promoted the film alongside co-stars Sklenar, Slate, and Ferrer. Her husband, Reynolds, also joined the promotion with a fun interview, where he jokingly crashed Sklenar’s press event.
Fans noticed that Baldoni was mostly doing solo interviews on shows like “Today,” “CBS Mornings,” and “Access Hollywood.” When asked about Lively on “Access Hollywood,” Baldoni praised her, saying, “She’s such a wonderful listener, and having her as a scene partner made me better.”
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Bottom Line
Colleen Hoover’s beloved and bestselling romance novel It Ends With Us is finally being made into a movie, and fans are thrilled yet anxious to see if the movie did justice to their favorite novel! Published in 2016, the book has captivated many hearts.
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