The conclusion of the ‘After’ saga deviates from Anna Todd’s original novels, giving us the end of the tumultuous relationship between Tessa and Hardin.
Four years after the cinema debut of ‘After. The Beginning’, the closure of this acclaimed youth series will arrive, delving into the complex love between Tessa and Hardin. In Spain, the sequel, ‘After. Fragments of Love’, stood out among the fifteen most-watched films of its year, attracting more than half a million viewers.
Everything began on Wattpad, where then-emerging Anna Todd published the first three installments of ‘After’. Inspired by her love for One Direction, Todd modelled the protagonist of her story, Hardin Scott, after Harry Styles. Although she didn’t earn any initial income, Todd maintained a pace of one chapter daily on Wattpad for over a year.
The American author Anna Todd gained notoriety thanks to platforms like Frayed Pages and, in Spain, Planeta. The last two novels, the fourth, ‘After. Eternal Love was adapted in 2022. Meanwhile, ‘After: Before Tessa’, centred on Hardin’s pre-Tessa life, has created a gap between the cinema and literature saga.
The next film to hit cinemas globally won’t be directly based on Todd’s last work but will explore the future of Hardin and Tessa on its own.
Premiere Date for ‘After. The Final Unveiled’
Since 2019, with the initial premiere of the ‘After’ saga, Wattpad studios have been consistent with an annual release. They will keep the tradition of ‘After. The Final Unveiled’, set to debut on October 15th.
Cast of ‘After. The Final Unveiled’
Moving away from Todd’s fifth book, where Tessa doesn’t appear, this film will feature Hero Fiennes-Tiffin and Josephine Langford once again. Fiennes-Tiffin has stood out beyond ‘After’, participating in films like ‘The Queen King’ and ‘The Silencing’. His work with Guy Ritchie, ‘The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare’, is pending release.
Actors such as Stephen Moyer and Louise Lombard will join the cast for the series’ final act.
Summary of ‘After. The Final Unveiled’
The split between Tessa and Hardin has deeply affected them both. Hardin, more so affected, can’t write since Tessa left his life. He heads to Portugal, encountering a past love, but with hopes of winning Tessa back. Hardin realizes he needs to change to get her back.
The ‘After’ series, from its humble beginnings on Wattpad to its grand cinematic adaptations, has truly encapsulated the roller-coaster emotions of young love. As fans await the climactic end with bated breath, the legacy of Tessa, Hardin, and Anna Todd’s mesmerizing storytelling is undeniable. Regardless of the path the film takes, it promises to be a memorable ending to a journey that has touched the hearts of millions.