Emily Henry Encourages Trust in 'Beach Read' Adaptation
Originally published May 19, 2026
By Alejandra Gularte · Vulture — Movies
AI-generated summary based on Vulture — Movies · Aggregated by Filmarian · Human-reviewed and approved on Jun 1, 2026
Key points
- Emily Henry encourages fans to trust the filmmakers' vision for the 'Beach Read' movie adaptation.
- Some fans expressed dissatisfaction with Patrick Schwarzenegger's casting as Gus Everett, creating the hashtag #NotMyGus.
- Henry praised director Yulin Kuang and expressed confidence in her ability to bring the story to life effectively.
- The film is currently in pre-production, with shooting set to begin soon.
As the film adaptation of Emily Henry's novel 'Beach Read' approaches, the author has urged fans to trust the creative vision of the filmmakers. Despite some backlash over casting choices, particularly Patrick Schwarzenegger as Gus Everett, Henry remains confident in the team behind the project. She emphasized that while the book is a beloved creation for readers and herself, the film is now a shared endeavor involving the studio and creative team. Henry praised director Yulin Kuang for her talent and expressed excitement about the upcoming production, which is set to begin soon.
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