Jessica Chastain has long been a fan favorite to star in Netflix’s adaption of Taylor Jenkins Reid’s The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo, but this dream casting will never come to be. The Oscar-winning actress put the rumors to rest and said she won’t play Celia St. James in this project.
Chastain recently discussed Netflix’s adaptation with E! News‘ Francesca Amiker and said there’s “zero possibility” that she’ll take part.
“I love how excited the fans are. When I was working on Broadway, every single day, they’d be outside, when I was signing, with the books. I just love how wonderful that fan base is. I look forward to watching it and I’m sorry to disappoint everyone out there!” said Chastain.
Chastain emerged as a fan favorite to play Celia St. James in The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo due to her physical resemblance to the character, and fans even asked her to sign copies of Reid’s book. After refusing their requests on camera, Chastain explained that it feels wrong to sign a book she’s not attached to contractually and take credit for someone else’s work.
Liz Tigelaar is currently attached to adapt The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo for Netflix, with Leslye Headland serving as the director.
