In an effort to develop its library of Younger Grownup content material, Netflix is teaming up with singer and actress Sofia Carson for Purple Hearts, a romance film about two star-crossed lovers, primarily based on Tess Wakefield’s novel of the identical identify.
Director Elizabeth Allen Rosenbaum is ready to helm Purple Hearts for Netflix. Rosenbaum has been a distinguished determine within the TV department of directing having labored on episodes of such reveals as 90210, MacGyver, Fairly Little Liars, The Resident and extra. She has commented on the film:
“Purple Hearts supplies hope that two individuals with such differing world views, caught in the identical place, pressured to combat the identical combat, would possibly have the ability to study slightly about one another’s beliefs, recover from their very own bullshit, begin to perceive one another and simply possibly fall in love. It’s a really well timed, emotional story – actually a romance for the ages.”
Director Elizabeth Allen Rosenbaum (Photograph by Rodin Eckenroth/WireImage)
The script for the film was developed by Tony Award-nominee Kyle Jarrow (Valor) and Liz Garcia (The Lifeguard). Purple Hearts is produced by Leslie Morgenstein and Elysa Dutton of YA e book to display screen specialists Alloy Leisure, identified for content material together with Every part, Every part, Gossip Lady, Fairly Little Liars and The Vampire Diaries. Dutton has additionally shared her feedback on engaged on Purple Hearts:
“Purple Hearts is a celebration of music, humanity and coronary heart. It is a well timed love story about two individuals who come collectively regardless of their variations and towards all odds. We’re assured this story will resonate with audiences all over the world and anybody who has ever been in love.”
Right here’s every little thing else we find out about Netflix’s Purple Hearts:
What’s the plot of Purple Hearts?
Right here is the logline for Netflix’s Purple Hearts as seen in Production Weekly.
Cassie Salazar and Luke Morrow couldn’t be extra totally different. Sharp-witted Cassie works nights at a bar in Austin, Texas to make ends meet whereas pursuing her dream of turning into a singer/songwriter. Luke is an Military trainee, about to ship out for obligation, who finds consolation within the loyal self-discipline of service. However an opportunity encounter at Cassie’s bar modifications the course of each their lives. Cassie is drowning in medical payments after being recognized with diabetes.
When she runs into her previous pal Frankie, now enlisted within the Military, she proposes a deal: she’ll marry him in alternate for higher medical insurance coverage they usually can break up the elevated paycheck that comes with having a “household.” When Frankie declines, his enticing however frustratingly intense pal Luke volunteers to marry Cassie as an alternative. What she doesn’t know is that he has determined causes of his personal to get married. On this unforgettable love story, Cassie and Luke should put aside their variations to make it seem like an actual marriage…except, someplace alongside the way in which, it turns into one.
Who’s solid in Purple Hearts?
Singer and actress Sofia Carson is ready to guide Purple Hearts together with rising star Charles Melton, who’s finest identified for his function as Reggie Mantle in Riverdale. In addition to performing, Carson will write and carry out the film’s unique soundtrack.
What’s the manufacturing standing of Purple Hearts?
Netflix’s Purple Hearts is ready to enter manufacturing in August 2021 in accordance with challenge 1253 of Production Weekly. Filming will happen in Riverside and San Diego, California.
What’s the discharge date of Purple Hearts?
Netflix hasn’t set an official launch date for Purple Hearts as of but, however it’s anticipated to drop on the streamer someday in 2022.