Anna Kendrick Shares Update on The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo Film

Anna Kendrick to Direct Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo Film AdaptationAnna Kendrick is determined to make The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo adaptation aca-awesome. The Pitch Perfect alum—who is set to direct the upcoming adaptation of Taylor Jenkins Reid’s 2017 novel—revealed she’s going to great lengths to make the film special for OG fans. “I'm thinking about the fans all the time,” Kendrick exclusively told E! News at the world premiere of her upcoming film Babies, set to hit theaters in 2027, during the Toronto International Film Festival Sept. 12. “Whenever somebody comes up to me and is like, ‘Oh, my best friend or my agent or my so and so is like, you don't understand. They're obsessed with that book.’ I'm like, 'Give me their number.'” “I want to talk to them because I want to know exactly what gets at the heart of it for people because this book is so moving,” she added, “and I of course have a big task ahead of me, and I am desperate to get it right.” That said, she’s tight-lipped about what fans can expect from the project. “We're still in the script phase,” Kendrick, 41, said, “so I cannot accidentally say something that will get me in so much trouble.” While a lead hasn’t been set in stone just yet, there have been rumblings among fans as to who should step into Evelyn’s shoes. Among those named has been Eiza González, though the Three Body Problem actress previously remained coy over the rumors. Photo by Robin Marchant/Getty Images“Have I pitched myself? When did I pitch myself?” González said in conversation with E! News in March. “But I would love to. I love that book.” “It's incredibly smart and ahead of its time,” she continued. “It dives into real relationships and how complicated they are. I've been waiting for that to get adapted and hopefully be an amazing script. So, I'd be honored.” But Kendrick wasn’t the only celeb who showed face at the 2026 Toronto International Film Festival. Keep reading for more… —Reporting by Lauren HerbertMatt Winkelmeyer/Getty ImagesChase Infiniti & Chloe BaileyBlessed be the Testaments actress and "Have Mercy" singer at the premiere of The Julia Set.Robin Marchant/Getty ImagesLISAThe BLACKPINK singer shut down the red carpet in custom Louis Vuitton at her Always Lalisa documentary's premiere.Olivia Wong/Getty ImagesIris Apatow & Leslie MannLike mother, like daughter. The Magazine star coordinated in black with her mom at the premiere of her movie.PhotagonistJosh HartnettThe Trap actor swung by the Campari Cinema Center presented by Cayman Islands Tourism, Lavazza and Rodeo FX.Frazer Harrison/Getty ImagesInde NavarretteObsessed! The Obsession star joked around during a panel about her hit horror.Valerie Macon/AFP via Getty ImagesRebel WilsonThe Pitch Perfect alum had an aca-awesome time at the Girl Group premiere.PhotagonistJames McAvoyThe Atonement actor celebrated his film Faith at a soirée presented by Cayman Islands, Poppi, Lavazza and Rodeo FX at the Campari Cinema Center.Harold Feng/Getty ImagesZooey Deschanel & Jonathan ScottWho's that girl? It's the New Girl alum having a date night with the Property Brothers star at the premiere of Trash Mountain. Katie Flores/VarietyZiweThe comedian spoke at the YouTube & TIFF Creator Show.For the latest breaking news updates, click here to download the E! News App