Phoebe Dynevor to star in 2026 Disney film adaptation of Emily Henry’s "Beach Read".

Phoebe Dynevor has been cast to star in the film adaptation of Emily Henry’s novel "Beach Read", which follows a romance novelist dealing with grief and writer’s block who reconnects with her former college rival in a summer writing challenge that sparks romance. The project, being adapted by Yulin Kuang, who co-wrote the Netflix version of Henry’s "Book Lovers", is in development under Disney’s 20th Century Studios. No other casting details have been announced, and the film is set for release in 2026.