Reese Witherspoon Is Writing A Novel With A Screen Adaptation Already In The Works

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Reese Witherspoon is doing it all—again! But this time, instead of taking down snooty Harvard professors or creating a book club empire, she’s picking up a pen (or maybe a keyboard?) and diving into the suspense world! Yes, you read that right—Elle Woods is now coming for Agatha Christie’s crown.

The 48-year-old legally blonde legend has teamed up with none other than suspense-writing wizard and bestselling author Harlan Coben to co-author a thriller novel. And if you’re already sweating in anticipation, that’s normal. This news was dropped by Ben Sevier of Grand Central Publishing, who probably couldn’t stop high-fiving himself after locking down this deal. I mean, come on—it’s Reese and Harlan!

Now, let’s talk plot: Reese isn’t just scribbling some mystery on a napkin—this whole thing is based on her own original idea! (Excuse me while I Google “how to become an idea-generating genius like Reese Witherspoon.”) Oh, and if that wasn’t enough to make you feel like an underachiever, there’s also going to be a screen adaptation in the works. Because, obviously, why stop at one medium when you can dominate them all?

“I’m basically Harlan Coben’s number one fan,” Reese gushed in a statement, probably while twirling her hair like a lovestruck teenager. “I can’t even begin to express how mind-blowing it is that he liked my idea enough to co-write a thriller with me! This is, like, dream-within-a-dream, Leonardo-DiCaprio-in-Inception level of excitement.”

The two have been cooking up all sorts of mysterious, twisty, turny plots, and Reese says it’s more fun than she can put into words. Translation: it’s probably so thrilling that even reading it might burn calories. So buckle up, because Reese is bringing her A-game to the page.

Harlan, on the other hand, is over the moon about working with Reese, fangirling just as hard. “I’ve been a Reese stan for years,” he practically swooned. “Whether she’s acting, producing, running a book club, or just generally making everyone else in Hollywood look like they’re napping, she has the Midas touch. So, of course, when she pitched me this idea, I knew I was in. Reese is a storytelling genius. I might’ve said ‘yes’ before she even finished her sentence!”

Reese took to Instagram (obviously) to share the news with her followers, where she admitted she’s either very persuasive or the idea is simply too darn good to turn down. Or, let’s be honest, probably both.

So, when can you expect this dynamic duo’s masterpiece? Fall 2025. Set your calendars, stockpile your snacks, and prepare your best Sherlock Holmes impressions, because Reese and Harlan are about to take us on a wild ride.

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