Amazon Prime dropped a trailer for its film adaptation of Robinne Lee’s The Idea of You.
Lee’s romance novel, published in 2017 by St. Martin’s Griffin, tells the story of Solène, a 39-year-old Los Angeles gallerist who embarks on a relationship with Hayes, a 20-year-old world-famous musician. A critic for Kirkus called the book “a beautifully written novel that explores sex, love, romance, and fantasy in moving, insightful ways” and “a fascinating, thought-provoking, genre-bending romantic read.”
The film adaptation stars Anne Hathaway (Les Misérables) as Solène and Nicholas Galitzine (Red, White & Royal Blue) as Hayes. The film is directed by Michael Showalter (The Eyes of Tammy Faye) and written by Showalter and Jennifer Westfeldt (Friends With Kids).
The trailer opens with Hathaway and Galitzine snuggling poolside. Someone asks them, “How did you guys meet? We need to know the story.” Hathaway replies, “At Coachella.”
It cuts to Galitzine on stage with Hayes’ boy band, August Moon, saying, “I met someone tonight. I feel a little inspired.” He then launches into a song, with the audience singing along.
Later, Galitzine visits Solène’s art studio, asking to buy some artwork, as paparazzi take photographs across the street. Hathaway shows Galitzine a painting by her friend, and Galitzine asks, “What do you feel when you look at it?” Hathaway replies, “Everything.”
The Idea of You begins streaming on Amazon Prime on May 2.
Michael Schaub is a contributing writer.
