Netflix is expanding its slate of adaptations based on Emily Henry’s novels, with a highly anticipated film version of her 2020 bestseller, “Beach Read,” currently in production. Fans have been eagerly waiting for the announcement of the lead actors for the film, and the casting has now been revealed. Patrick Schwarzenegger and Phoebe Dynevor will take on the central roles of Augustus Everett and January Andrews, respectively, bringing the story’s complex characters to life.
In “Beach Read,” Dynevor portrays January Andrews, a romance novelist grappling with her disillusionment regarding love after learning of her late father’s infidelity. Meanwhile, Schwarzenegger plays Augustus Everett, a fellow writer and January’s former college classmate, who is also facing a creative block. Their paths cross while they are both staying in neighboring beach houses along the picturesque Michigan coastline, leading to an unexpected collaboration.
The two writers devise a plan to help each other overcome their respective challenges. Augustus aims to write a fairytale romance inspired by January’s genre, while she seeks to delve into a more serious narrative by exploring the story of a cult that Augustus is familiar with. As they venture outside their comfort zones, the duo may discover not only professional growth but also a potential romantic connection.
Phoebe Dynevor, who gained fame for her role as Daphne Bridgerton in Netflix’s hit series “Bridgerton,” began her acting career in 2009 with “Waterloo Road.” Patrick Schwarzenegger, the son of Hollywood icons Arnold Schwarzenegger and Maria Shriver, has made a name for himself with roles in Amazon Prime’s “Gen V” and “The White Lotus,” where he played Saxon Ratliff in the show’s third season.