Prime Video has been on a romance roll lately, and it's not slowing down. The streaming giant is doubling down on Ali Hazelwood, greenlighting a movie adaptation of her novel Love, Theoretically at Amazon MGM Studios. This comes just months before the premiere of The Love Hypothesis, Hazelwood's first book-to-screen project, which has already generated massive buzz.
The new film brings together a powerhouse team. Colleen Hoover, the It Ends With Us author and romance juggernaut, is producing alongside her Heartbones Entertainment partner Lauren Levine. Magic Hour Entertainment's Max Siemers and Tanner Anderson are also on board. Directing is Sofia Alvarez, who previously helmed Netflix's adaptation of Sarah Dessen's Along for the Ride. Both Alvarez and Hazelwood will serve as executive producers.
Love, Theoretically follows a Ph.D. student whose fake relationship with a stern professor evolves into something genuine—a premise that echoes Hazelwood's signature blend of academia and heart. The novel, a New York Times bestseller, continues the author's exploration of science, romance, and the messy feelings that arise when logic meets love.
This move signals Prime Video's confidence in Hazelwood's appeal. The platform has been aggressively building a library of swoon-worthy content, from Off Campus to Every Year After, and even hosted its own Obsessed Fest celebrating romance fandoms. With The Love Hypothesis still on the horizon, the early commitment to a sequel suggests Amazon sees Hazelwood as a franchise player.
For fans of romance adaptations, this is a dream team. Colleen Hoover's involvement brings her massive fanbase and proven track record of turning books into cultural events. Sofia Alvarez's experience with teen romance makes her a natural fit for Hazelwood's witty, emotional storytelling. And with Hazelwood herself executive producing, the adaptation should stay true to the source material.
As Prime Video continues to invest in romance, Love, Theoretically joins a growing list of adaptations that prove the genre's streaming power. For those who can't get enough of smart, steamy love stories, this is one to watch.
