Lili Reinhart and Tom Bateman interview: On ‘The Love Hypothesis’ and the science of romance
Actors Lili Reinhart and Tom Bateman discuss their roles in the film adaptation of 'The Love Hypothesis'. The interview highlights the film's focus on the STEMinist romance genre and the actors' experiences during the press tour.
Why it matters
The film represents a growing trend of adapting popular 'BookTok' novels into mainstream cinema, specifically targeting the STEM-focused romance demographic.
Much has been said about actor Lili Reinhart’s looks for the whirlwind press tour leading up to the release of the American rom-com The Love Hypothesis . From Kate Hudson’s butter-yellow slinky gown in How To Lose a Guy In Ten Days , to the iconic brown slip dress inspired by Jennifer Garner in 13 Going On 30 , and the short lavender mini reminiscent of Sandra Bullock in Miss Congeniality — scores of Instagram reels and fashion blogs have been singing her praises and celebrating her for finally putting some respect on the rom-com genre.
But when we sit down for a virtual roundtable, it is Tom Bateman’s t-shirt which is the standout fashion statement of the day. The British actor is wearing a white Notting Hill t-shirt, with Julia Roberts and Hugh Grant emblazoned on it, a very fitting rom-com tribute from his side, indeed.
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