Author of 'It Ends With Us' Responds to Casting Controversy.
Author Colleen Hoover addressed the controversy surrounding the casting of Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni in the film adaptation of her novel "It Ends With Us." Hoover explained that she wrote the book during the popularity of the new adult genre, which featured college-age characters. She also admitted to not realizing the length of time it takes to become a neurosurgeon, which led to the significant age discrepancies between the actors and their characters. Despite the backlash, Hoover is "extremely happy" with the cast and the film's progress.
