Archive · 25 Jun 2025
Hannah Friedman to Adapt 'Yesteryear,' Hathaway to Star
A new movie is being made based on a book called 'Yesteryear'.
It's about a woman named Natalie who has a perfect life with many followers.
But then, she suddenly goes back in time to 1805.
Her life there is very different; she lives on a farm and faces tough realities.
Hannah Friedman, who worked on 'Obi-Wan' and 'Willow,' is writing the movie.
Anne Hathaway will be the main actress and will also help make the film.
The movie is being produced by Amazon MGM Studios, after winning a bidding war with other studios.
Hannah Friedman will write the film adaptation of 'Yesteryear'.
Anne Hathaway will star in and produce the adaptation.
The film is based on Caro Claire Burke's upcoming novel.
The story follows Natalie, who is transported back to 1805 from her modern life.
The project was won in a bidding war by Amazon MGM Studios.
- Who
- Hannah Friedman will write the screenplay, and Anne Hathaway will star in and produce the film.
- What
- Hannah Friedman will write the film adaptation of 'Yesteryear'.
- When
- The announcement was made recently.
- Where
- The film will be produced by Amazon MGM Studios.
- Why
- To adapt Caro Claire Burke's novel into a feature film.
- Project
- Yesteryear Adaptation
- Writer
- Hannah Friedman
- Star/Producer
- Anne Hathaway
- Based On
- Caro Claire Burke's novel, 'Yesteryear'
- Studio
- Amazon MGM Studios
- Producers
- Anne Hathaway, Adam Shulman, Suzan Bymel, Guymon Casady