Info in Movie News | Universal Pictures keeps on enlarging the array of Colleen Hoover's novel adaptations by bringing to the big screen Reminders of Him, a hurting love story which is going to be released in cinemas on March 13, 2026. The movie is directed by Vanessa Caswill and is starring Maika Monroe as well as Tyriq Withers in the lead role. After the huge success of 2024's It Ends with us, Universal seems ready to repeat the same formula: a beautiful but painful romance, packed with strong emotional overtones and acting full of depth.
According to Deadline, Reminders of Him will follow the journey of Kenna Rowan (Maika Monroe), a young mother who has just been released from prison after serving seven years due to a tragic accident that killed her lover, Scotty (Rudy Pankow). After returning to her hometown in Wyoming, Kenna struggles to reorganize her life and tries to establish a relationship with her little daughter, Diem, who has been raised by her grandparents, Grace and Patrick Landry (Lauren Graham and Bradley Whitford). However, both of Scotty's parents balk at Kenna's presence, making his attempt to make up for the past feel impossible.
In desperation and guilt, Kenna later meets Ledger Ward (Tyriq Withers), a former NFL player who now runs a local bar. At first, Ledger is unaware that Kenna is the woman who destroyed his best friend. But over time, their relationship develops into something deeper, giving rise to a dilemma between loyalty, love and the opportunity to make amends. From the cut of the trailer released by Universal, the audience was treated to a montage full of emotions, from the romantic memories of Kenna and Scotty accompanied by Lord Huron's song “the Night we Met”, to the heartbreaking scenes after the accident that changed his life.
This is love story, but the movie goes much deeper than that, it is about redemption, forgiveness, and the fight to find hope when one is consumed by guilt. Maika Monroe says that the role of Kenna is the most complicated character that she has ever encountered. In an interview with People, Monroe admitted that she was interested because Kenna's figure has so many layers of emotions and deep trauma. ” He is not just a victim or a hero, but someone who is trying to make peace with himself, " he said. For his part, Tyriq Withers called his role as Ledger the most emotional experience of his entire career, describing the movie as “scarier than any horror movie, because here we have to be really true to human feelings.”
Vanessa Caswill, who was previously successful with Love at First Sight, returns to bring a soft touch and natural cinematography that highlights the beauty of Wyoming's rural landscape. Interestingly, the production process was done in Calgary, Alberta, a location also used for Brokeback Mountain, providing a cool visual feel but storing emotional depth. Colleen Hoover not only co-wrote the novel, but also co-wrote the script with Lauren Levine and became an executive producer through their company, Heartbones Entertainment.
Reminders of Him is, according to Hoover, one of her most heartfelt creations. The author confessed that the narrative is forever her favorite as it depicts themes such as giving someone a second chance and a mother's love surpassing all. The Novel, which was first published in 2022, has sold more than six million copies in the United States and has been translated into more than 45 languages around the world. No wonder Universal is so serious about preparing this adaptation, even involving an all-female creative team, ranging from directors, scriptwriters, to the main producers.
In addition to Monroe, Withers, and Pankow, the movie also stars Lainey Wilson, Jennifer Robertson, Zoe Kosovic, and Nicholas Duvernay. Hoover called this adaptation” faithful to the soul of the story, " with all of the novel's major elements, pain, hope, and forgiveness, remaining present in a stronger form on screen. It also emotionally follows Kenna through the Trailer, a journey that is marred by wounds but where a small light can still be seen to restart her life.
As a result of Hoover's expansive fan base and the past adaptations' tremendous success, Reminders of Him is likely to become the top romantic dramas of 2026, with the most significant influence. The director's heartfelt script, convincing actors, and the gentle nature of the direction together make up the movie experience that is both emotional and reflective and which serves as a reminder that love can still be the way home even from the darkest of pasts.
source Deadline 1, 2, People
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