Overview
- Patrick Schwarzenegger, who confirmed the news Tuesday on Instagram, will play Augustus “Gus” Everett opposite Phoebe Dynevor in 20th Century Studios’ film adaptation of Beach Read.
- Yulin Kuang is writing and directing the movie, with Neal H. Moritz producing via Original Films and 20th Century’s Sarah Shepard and Catherine Hughes overseeing.
- Kuang described a six-month casting process in which Schwarzenegger’s audition and in-person chemistry reads with Dynevor convinced filmmakers he was the right choice.
- The project does not have a release date yet, and 20th Century Studios plans to release the film in theaters.
- Fan response online has been mixed, with praise alongside #NotMyGusEverett objections, reflecting high expectations after January’s People We Meet on Vacation reached Netflix and other Henry titles moved into development.