Anna Kendrick to Direct ‘The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo,’ Compares ‘Pitch Perfect’ Cast to Avengers

Anna Kendrick is stepping behind the camera, having confirmed she’ll direct and star in the much-anticipated film adaptation of Taylor Jenkins Reid’s bestselling novel, The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo. The actor and filmmaker also spoke about her close friendships with her Pitch Perfect co-stars, comparing them to the Avengers during recent press engagements.

Anna Kendrick to direct and star in adaptation of The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo. In recent interviews, she said she was excited about the project and described her long-standing friendships with her Pitch Perfect co-stars as being like the Avengers.

Anna Kendrick will direct and star in the film adaptation of The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo. Based on the 2017 historical fiction novel by Taylor Jenkins Reid, it follows a reclusive Old Hollywood icon who decides to finally tell the truth about her glamorous, scandalous life and her seven marriages.

Kendrick has already expressed her excitement for the project, saying she is “over the moon” to bring the beloved book to the screen. The adaptation is a big step in her career, moving her from a high-profile acting role into the director’s chair for a major literary property. The movie is in development for Netflix, but no timelines for production or casting details for the remaining roles have been disclosed.

Speaking about her career progression and what it’s been like to direct ensemble casts, Kendrick reflected on her time on the Pitch Perfect franchise. The musical comedy series, which premiered in 2012, starred a core group of actors including Rebel Wilson, Brittany Snow, Anna Camp, Hana Mae Lee, Ester Dean, Chrissie Fit and Hailee Steinfeld.

Kendrick said on Pitch Perfect, “The friendships that were built on the set have continued for over a decade.” She likened the cast’s chemistry to the Avengers, the Marvel superhero team. The analogy suggests the actors united for a specific mission, made the films, and became a cohesive, unbreakable team that continues to support each other’s careers long after the projects ended.

The comparison shows how rare lasting bonds are in Hollywood and underscores the special chemistry that made the Pitch Perfect franchise a cultural touchstone for a generation of viewers.

“I’m over the moon to be part of the adaptation of the Evelyn Hugo project, Kendrick said.

When talking about her past ensemble experiences, she pointed out the shared, intense experience of making the films, even saying explicitly that the group’s lasting loyalty and teamwork were like the Avengers, when describing her Pitch Perfect relationships that have lasted through the years.

This is a major move for Kendrick, whose romance with The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo signifies her growth from a hit comedy and musical actor to a more well-rounded filmmaker capable of tackling prestige literary drama. Her remarks on the Pitch Perfect cast also underscore the franchise’s enduring cultural and personal significance, proving that ensemble chemistry still counts in today’s film landscape.

Production teams will continue to cast the remaining roles for The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo and complete the screenplay. Kendrick is reportedly juggling promotional duties for her current projects and pre-production duties for the Evelyn Hugo adaptation.