A few days after starting production on the film, the upcoming adaptation of the coming-of-age romantic drama novel Chemical Hearts starring Riverdale‘s Lili Reinhart has found its male lead in the form of The Walking Dead and Euphoria star Austin Abrams, according to Deadline.
Reinhart, best known for her breakout performances in the acclaimed indie coming-of-age dramedy The Kings of Summer and The CW hit teen series Riverdale, is currently set to star in the upcoming crime comedy Hustlers alongside Jennifer Lopez (Second Act).
“Krystal Sutherland’s novel captured the hearts of readers around the world, and we are excited to bring this film to our global Prime Video customers.”
Chemical Hearts is currently filming in New Jersey.