You can now watch the much-awaited new romantic comedy The Idea of You on Amazon Prime Video.
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A Coachella love story. Anne Hathaway plays a mom who falls for a boy bander in The Idea of You, premiering Thursday (May 2) on Prime Video.
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The Idea of You is directed by Michael Showalter.
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The conclusion of The Idea of You deviates from the book it is based on, as you may have noticed if you watched it through to the very end.
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The Idea of You, a 2017 novel adaptation, follows a love triangle between a single mother and August Moon's lead singer, Hayes Campbell.
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Fans speculated The Idea of You was inspired by Harry Styles fan fiction, citing similarities like Styles' boy band, tattoos, and dating history.
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Lee refuted rumors that the book is fanfiction, stating that labeling it as 'fluff' or 'anfiction' is reductive and dismissive.
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The author denies a direct connection to Harry Styles in her novel, citing inspiration from Harry, ex-boyfriends, her husband, and Eddie Redmayne, as well as her own experiences.
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Director Michael Showalter took a few creative liberties when adapting The Idea of You into a movie, including changing the ending from the beloved book.
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Director Michael Showalter altered The Idea of You's movie ending to provide a hopeful resolution for the two characters.