'The Love Hypothesis' premieres on Prime Video with Reinhart, Bateman
Ali Hazelwood's STEMinist rom-com novel becomes a film starring Lili Reinhart as a PhD student in a fake on-campus romance.
What to know
- 'The Love Hypothesis,' adapting Ali Hazelwood's bestselling STEMinist romance, releases on Prime Video September 23rd with Lili Reinhart and Tom Bateman.
- Reinhart has recreated looks from iconic rom-coms during the press tour, paying homage to the genre while promoting the film.
- Reinhart discovered the novel's beloved fanbase during filming and press, which she acknowledges would have intimidated her had she known earlier.
“I am an actor, I was hired for a reason, and I showed up to play Olive as I want to play her.”
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Lili Reinhart Lead actor, Olive SmithTom Bateman Lead actor, Dr. Adam CarlsenAli Hazelwood Original authorClaire Scanlon Director
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'The Love Hypothesis' releases on Prime Video — The film adaptation of Ali Hazelwood's bestselling STEMinist romance novel premieres, featuring Lili Reinhart as PhD student Olive Smith and Tom Bateman as professor Dr. Adam Carlsen navigating a fake on-campus relationship.
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Reinhart pays rom-com homage during press tour
While promoting the film, Reinhart recreates iconic looks from classic rom-coms including 'How To Lose a Guy In Ten Days,' '13 Going On 30,' and 'Miss Congeniality' during press appearances and on the red carpet.
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Bateman reflects on rom-com genre and character arc
Tom Bateman discusses his enthusiasm for the rom-com genre and his affection for the character of Adam Carlsen, emphasizing the journey of the grumpy professor revealing his true self throughout the film.
“When I first read the script, I remember loving Adam Carlsen for who he is, how he starts out, and the journey he goes on, to reveal his true self.”
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Reinhart discusses casting and discovering the book's fanbase
In a virtual roundtable, Reinhart reflects on the honor of playing Olive and how learning of the novel's beloved status during the press tour would have intimidated her during filming. She emphasizes her approach as an actor hired to play the character authentically.
“I would have then felt a lot more intimidated… The excitement, joy and fun of playing a character far outweighs the fear of backlash.”
— Lili Reinhart