Anna Kendrick ‘Over the Moon’ About Directing ‘The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo,’ Compares ‘Pitch Perfect’ Friendships to the Avengers

At the Zurich Film Festival, actor and director Anna Kendrick expressed enthusiasm about her upcoming directorial project, an adaptation of Taylor Jenkins Reid’s bestselling novel "The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo." Speaking at the event, where she attended the European premiere of Lauren Miller Rogen’s film "Babies," Kendrick briefly addressed the upcoming film, which was initially announced in June.

In addition to discussing her directorial work, Kendrick participated in a career-spanning conversation covering various past projects. She reflected on her time working with George Clooney, her experiences on the "Twilight" franchise—recalling thoughts of uncertainty during production—and the enduring bonds formed during the making of "Pitch Perfect," comparing the cast's friendship dynamic to the Marvel Cinematic Universe's Avengers.