Anne Hathaway Opens Up About Rom-Com Roles Drying Up in Her 30s

Ahead of the premiere of her eagerly awaited romantic comedy ‘The Idea of You,’ Anne Hathaway discusses why, despite her prior achievements in the genre with classics like ‘Love & Other Drugs,’ ‘One Day’ and ‘Ella Enchanted,’ she hasn’t been seen in romantic lead roles recently. 

At 41, Hathaway plays a single mother in her 40s who gets caught up in a romantic relationship with a 24-year-old boy band member, played by British rising sensation Nicholas Galitzine, in Prime Video’s ‘The Idea of You,’ which is debuting on 2nd May.

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At a press conference for the movie on 20th April, Hathaway disclosed that romantic scripts have become rare in the past several years. Though she appeared in critically praised films such as ‘Les Misérables’ and ‘Interstellar,’ Hathaway wondered why these love stories seemed to disappear from her career path.

She found that accepting the role in ‘The Idea of You’ addressed many of the issues she had been thinking about, thus it became a very personal trip for her.

Hathaway was the ideal candidate for the lead part, producer Schulman said, highlighting her steadfast dedication to the endeavour. The movie, which is based on Robinne Lee’s 2017 novel, looks to be a captivating romance story. Hathaway and Galitzine both give strong performances as lovers and yearnings.

From 2nd May ‘The Idea of You’ will only be available for streaming on Prime Video, where its moving narrative and captivating performances are sure to enthral lovers of romance.

– Farheen Ali