If the After fandom thought Josephine’s silence or Hero’s commentary was peak chaos, they were not prepared for the internet’s favorite pastime: inventing cinematic ambition for a supporting character.
In late 2024, an entertainment rumor thread exploded with the wildest claim yet:
Louise Lombard pitched a Trish-led spin-off that would “replace Hardin’s finale with her own origin story.”
And somehow, fans didn’t dismiss it. They amplified it.
The Rumor Breakdown
The gossip article alleged that Lombard:
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Demanded a larger storyline in After Everything
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Wanted the franchise to end with Trish narrating Hardin’s life like a tragic Shakespearean memoir
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Suggested the finale include a 30-minute flashback montage of Trish’s past trauma instead of Hardin’s redemption
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Pitched a spin-off titled “BEFORE HARDIN: The Woman Who Survived a Worse Man”
Her alleged reasoning?
“Hardin ends stories. Trish begins them.”
Again — no source. No proof. No audio. No studio confirmation.
But fandom momentum works faster than journalism.
Fan Reaction Is Now Bigger Than the Franchise
Fans created sub-dramas out of thin air:
Camp 1: “Louise Wanted a Power Grab”
They claim she attempted to hijack the franchise’s emotional closure and turn Trish into the real lead.
Camp 2: “Trish Actually Deserved It”
This side argues Trish was the only adult in the story who made sense, and a spin-off about her would’ve been healthier than watching Hardin punch walls for 10 hours.
Camp 3: “The Studio Silenced Her Vision”
They now insist the franchise feared Trish’s depth would expose Hardin’s shallowness.
The Irony?
Louise Lombard never needed to pitch a spin-off to become the center of attention.
Fans are now writing it for her.
Today’s top fan requests include:
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“Give Trish her villain-to-mother arc!”
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“Release the Trish Daniels Cut!”
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“Hardin wasn’t the heart. His mom was the heartbeat!”
Louise Lombard may play Hardin’s mom — but online, she’s now playing the mother of all franchise conspiracies.
