Colleen Hoover has cancelled work commitments for the foreseeable future due to an ‘unavoidable surgery’ – including the upcoming premiere of her latest film, Regretting You.
The 45-year-old author, who has been dragged into Justin Baldoni and Blake Lively‘s It Ends with Us lawsuit, announced over the weekend that she’s been forced to forgo a series of events due to her health.
While the film adaptation for Colleen’s 2019 novel, Regretting You, is set to premiere on October 24, she will not be in attendance.
She also pulled out of moderating a discussion withWhite Lotus and Euphoria actor, Lukas Gage.
‘I hate to have to announce this, but I will not be moderating the signing for Lukas Gage this month, nor will I be able to attend the premiere or any events for Regretting You,’ Colleen said in a statement shared on Instagram.
‘I’m super bummed, but am having an unavoidable surgery and can’t travel for a while. But please show up for Lukas Gage and also for Regretting You.’
Colleen announced that fellow author Anna Todd will be moderating her conversation with Lukas instead.
She added: ‘I’ll live vicariously through you guys. So sad to miss this movie release and premiere, but so grateful to all the actors and the team who put this together.’
Colleen Hoover has cancelled her work events for the foreseeable future
The author won’t be able to attend the premiere of Regretting You due to ‘unavoidable surgery’
Colleen’s fans flooded her with well wishes while also celebrating the upcoming release of Regretting You.
‘Sending lots of positive vibes your way for a quick recovery,’ one wrote.
Another said: ‘Sending lots of love and positive vibes your way, hoping your surgery goes well and speedy recovery.’
‘Many prayers for a speedy recovery! I reread the book and cannot wait to see the movie! Eek!’ added a third.
Based on Colleen’s bestselling book, Regretting You introduces audiences to Morgan Grant (Allison Williams) and her daughter Clara (Mckenna Grace) as they explore what’s left behind after a devastating accident reveals a shocking betrayal and forces them to confront family secrets, redefine love, and rediscover each other.
The romantic film, directed by Josh Boone, also stars Dave Franco, and Mason Thames.
The movie is described as ‘a story of growth, resilience, and self-discovery in the aftermath of tragedy.’
Besides Regretting You, her thriller Verity is also set to hit the big screen next year, as is her romantic drama, Reminders of Him.
Colleen announced the news in a post shared to Instagram, adding that she is ‘sad to miss this movie release’
A number of Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni’s It Ends With Us costars have been deposed as part of the pair’s contentious legal dispute. Lively, 38, pictured in June in NYC
Over the weekend, Royale reported that Colleen was deposed as part of Blake and Justin’s ongoing litigation over production on their 2024 film, It Ends with Us.
Actresses Jenny Slate, 43, and Isabela Ferrer, 25, were both questioned over the summer, and a source confirmed to People that author Colleen, whose novel inspired the film directed by Justin, ‘recently sat for a deposition.’
Blake’s longtime publicist Leslie Sloane, talent agent Warren Zavala, and makeup artist Vivian Baker, who worked with her on set, were all deposed as well.
Two prominent names mentioned in connection with the case – Blake’s husband, Ryan Reynolds, and former best friend, Taylor Swift – were not among those deposed.
Colleen deactivated her social media accounts in late January, before reinstating them in February with all the photos she once had with Blake completely gone.
