# Anna Kendrick Directs Evelyn Hugo | Entertainment and Celebrity News

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Published: 2026-09-13T18:41:42+00:00
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Anna Kendrick is stepping behind the camera to direct the movie adaptation of The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo, promising fans an authentic, heartfelt take on the beloved novel. She’s already diving deep into script development and plans to consult fans directly to capture what makes the story resonate. With no casting announcements yet, Eiza González has emerged as a top fan favorite—she called the book “incredibly smart” and expressed excitement for the project, hoping for a stellar script. Kendrick, 41, is keeping details under wraps but remains laser-focused on honoring the source material and delivering a film that fans will cherish. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Sources: https://www.eonline.com/news/1436022/anna-kendrick-shares-update-on-the-seven-husbands-of-evelyn-hugo-adaptation More coverage & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/716dfd5de2ac367f Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai.

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