Summary
Justin Baldoni’s recent box office success withIt Ends With Usis a great sign to watch his popular CW comedy series. Although there has been quite acontroversy surroundingIt Ends With Us, it has been one of the most popular and profitable new theatrical releases of August 2024,generating $93 million worldwidein its first week alone.It Ends With Uswas written byColleen Hoover, whose books have gone viral on social media in recent years.
Although Hoover is the creator of the source material.Baldoni was the director and co-star of the film adaptation ofIt Ends With Us. Baldoni stars alongside Blake Lively, Jenny Slate, Hasan Minhaj, and Brandon Sklenar as part of the maincast ofIt Ends With Us. Despite the popularity and box office success ofIt Ends With Us, the film has earned mixed-to-slightly-positive reviews from critics, which continues anegative Rotten Tomatoes streak for Lively.
Before It Ends With Us, Justin Baldoni’s Biggest Role Was In Jane The Virgin
Jane the Virgin received strong reviews and 2 Emmy nominations
Baldoni directed and starred inIt Ends With Usand also played a main character inJane the Virginfor the duration of the show’s run.Jane the Virginran for 100 episodes across five seasons between 2014 and 2019, received strong reviews, and was even nominated for 2 Emmys. The series starred Gina Rodriguez as the titular Jane as well as Andrea Navedo, Yael Grobglas, and Ivonne Cool. The series was developed by Jennie Snyder Urman.
Before starring inIt Ends With Us, Baldoni had also been featured in guest appearances in acclaimed television shows such asMadam Secretary,CSI: NY, andHeroes. He made his television debut back in 2004 inThe Young and the Restlessand made his feature film debut in 2005’sYesterday’s Dreams. He directed one episode of 2018’sJane the Virgin, eight episodes of the celebrated documentary seriesMy Last Days, andmade his feature film directorial debut with 2019’sFive Feet Apart.
It Ends With Us Fixes A Massive Ryle Controversy
By fixing one of the most controversial parts of Ryle’s storyline, the movie adaptation of It Ends With Us offers hope for survivors of abuse.
Justin Baldoni’s Rafael Solano Was A Key Character Throughout Jane The Virgin’s 5 Seasons
Rafael was a love interest for the titular Jane protagonist
Baldoni was a key recurring character throughout all five seasons ofJane the Virginas Rafael Solano.Rafael is an amicable character from Italy who is searching for a family and purposein the United States in the series. He is also a love interest for the titular Jane protagonist, which makes sense considering his role inIt Ends With Us. Baldoni’s next directorial project is expected to be a documentary called Laughing at My Nightmare, although his success withIt Ends With Uscould open up new creative opportunities.
It Ends With Us' 13 Biggest Book Changes
The It Ends With Us movie keeps the spirit, premise, and characters of the book while fixing problematic elements and improving the messaging.
It Ends With Us
Cast
Based on Colleen Hoover’s 2016 novel, It Ends With Us is a drama-romance film directed by Justin Baldoni. The film follows a recent college graduate named Lily, who meets a man named Ryle and falls in love with him. However, a traumatic incident compounded with her former high-school sweetheart re-entering her life complicates her plans.
