Who will play Evelyn Hugo in the next Netflix movie? What we know so far

The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo it’s getting the Netflix movie treatment. Liz Tigellaar is ready to adapt Taylor Jenkins Reid best-selling novel of 2017, second Final deadline. As soon as the news of the film was officially confirmed in March 2022, fans immediately started revealing their top picks for an actress to play the iconic Evelyn Hugo.

So who’s going to play that, Evelyn Hugo? There are a number of talented actresses who can take on this amazing role. hollywood life has rounded up some of the names fans are talking about the most when it comes to Evelyn Hugo.

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What is it The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo From?

The book tells the epic story of Hollywood legend Evelyn Hugo. In her final years, lonely Evelyn chooses journalist Monique Grant to tell her story of her life. Evelyn reviews her memoirs and tells of her rise to fame in the Golden Age of Hollywood. She is candid about her seven marriages and what brought them to an end. Still, there’s a reason Evelyn picked Monique to hear her story, and that reason is a total bombshell.

Who will play Evelyn Hugo?

“No one will know who plays Evelyn Hugo, who I follow on Instagram,” Taylor said. marie claire australian in September 2022. “And I think they think they will, but I’m sorry to tell you… I’m a friend of people. That’s why I follow them. It doesn’t mean you are working with them. People think they have the whole cast lined up, but I can tell you at this point we haven’t cast just one person.”

Netflix hasn’t announced any news about the cast of The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo film in January 2023. However, that hasn’t stopped fans from dreaming about the cast of the next film. Taylor confirmed in an Instagram Live that the actress playing Evelyn Hugo will be a Latina actress.

Rita Moreno

The legendary Rita Moreno it’s pretty much the only option fans have to play the older version of Evelyn Hugo. Like Evelyn, Rita is a powerful Latina actress. Rita’s illustrious Hollywood career spans 7 decades. The 91-year-old actress would perfectly embody the role of Evelyn Hugo.

Ana de Armas

Ana de Armas is one of the most popular choices of fans to play Evelyn Hugo in the film adaptation. The actress is Cuban like Evelyn. Ana has already proven she can rock platinum blonde hair following her Oscar nomination as Marilyn Monroe In Blond.

Eiza Gonzalez

Eiza Gonzalez is another fan favorite to play Evelyn Hugo. The Mexican actress is best known for her roles in baby drivers, BloodshotAND Ambulance.

Sofia Vergare

Sofia Vergare sparked rumors about possibly participating in Evelyn Hugo’s film next presumably following Taylor On Instagram. Many fans want to see the America’s Got talent judge, who comes from Colombia, like Evelyn and Jessica Chastain like Celia San Giacomo.

Sofia Vergara as Evelyn Hugo and Jessica Chastain as Celia St. James Please

— in 💌 (@emillyyramirez) January 11, 2023

Who will play Celia St. Jaime?

celia james street is another crucial character in The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo Film adaptation. Like Evelyn Hugo, fans already have actresses in mind to play the one and only Celia.

Jessica Chastain

Speak about Jessica Chastain, emerged as the front-runner to play Celia St. James, Evelyn’s true love. In January 2023, Jessica was asked to play the role of her love during her appearance in See what happens live.

jessica chastain talks about her role as celia st james in the adaptation of the famous book “the seven husbands of evelyn hugo” pic.twitter.com/5Wm1TKct1F

–Allie (@tinychastain) January 6, 2023

“I know there’s something online about it… Sure, send me a script,” she said. Give people what they want!

Saoirse Ronan

Just like Jessica Saoirse Ronan she became one of the fans’ top picks to play Celia St. Jaime. Saoirse and Celia already have a connection. Both starred in film adaptations of Little woman. Saoirse always has a busy schedule. Upcoming films of her include Enemy with Paulo Mezcal AND Blitz with harris dickinson.

I just saw a fan of saoirse ronan choose celia st james and i want to know if jessica chastain is scheduled and busy i will accept miss saoirse immediately.

— siân 🌸 📨 (@acdsbff) January 19, 2023

brittany snow has recently become a household name among fans. OR Pitch perfect The actress has been channeling her inner Celia St. James lately with her red hair. She also has blue eyes like Celia. Strange things star Sadie sink it’s also among the names fans would love to see as a young Celia. After you finish stranger things 5Sadie could easily skip this other Netflix project!

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