The Love Hypothesis (film)
The Love Hypothesis is an upcoming American romantic comedy film adapted from the novel of the same name by Ali Hazelwood. It is directed by Claire Scanlon from a script by Sarah Rothschild. The film stars Lili Reinhart, Tom Bateman and Jaboukie Young-White.
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The Love Hypothesis (film)
The Love Hypothesis is an upcoming American romantic comedy film adapted from the novel of the same name by Ali Hazelwood. It is directed by Claire Scanlon from a script by Sarah Rothschild. The film stars Lili Reinhart, Tom Bateman and Jaboukie Young-White.
Premise
The Love Hypothesis (film)
A PhD student and a professor enter into a pretend relationship in order to test their own theories about love.
Cast
The Love Hypothesis (film)
• Lili Reinhart as Olive Smith • Tom Bateman as Dr. Adam Carlsen • Rachel Marsh as Anh • Nicholas Duvernay as Jeremy • Jaboukie Young-White as Malcolm • Arty Froushan as Tom
Production
The Love Hypothesis (film)
The film adaptation of Ali Hazelwood's 2021 novel was announced in October 2022 by Bisous Pictures. Claire Scanlon was attached to direct from a script by Sarah Rothschild, while Elizabeth Cantillon joined as a producer for Amazon MGM Studios and MRC. The film is led by Lili Reinhart and Tom Bateman, whose casting was announced in July 2025. Rachel Marsh, Nicholas Duvernay, Jaboukie Young-White and Arty Froushan joined them in August 2025. Principal photography took place in Montreal, Canada, in July and August 2025.