is focused on expanding her repertoire on the small screen. confirmed on Tuesday, June 25, that Lopez’s production company, Nuyorican Productions, will develop a screen adaptation of ’s critically acclaimed young adult novel . After the news made headlines, the star took to social media to share her enthusiasm about the upcoming project, posting a screenshot via her that was originally snapped by film producer and Nuyorican colleague, , capturing ’s announcement of the news.
Lopez adorned her post with a “Can’t Wait!” sticker and retained Goldsmith-Thomas’ original caption, which read, “WE CANNOT WAIT TO WORK WITH @emilyhenrywrites on her brilliant amazing novel #happyplace!!!! @jlo #NuyoricanProductions.” The novel, which was published in 2023, follows Harriest and Wyn, a couple who have been together since college but “broke up six months ago” and still haven’t told their best friends. The pair continue to lie about the split as they realize they may not be done with each other, after all.
Nuyorican Productions was founded by Lopez and her former manager, , in 2001, and while Medina parted ways with Lopez soon after the company’s launch, Lopez retains the role of Principal. Goldsmith-Thomas now serves as President. The 2006 film , starring Lopez and her then-husband , was the company’s first production.
Lopez has leaned into work as her personal life continues to attract attention. Plans for her , , which will be developed in part by her husband,.
