The long-awaited first trailer for Blake Lively’s upcoming movie, “It Ends With Us,” has finally been released, and it promises to be an emotional journey. Based on Colleen Hoover’s best-selling romance novel, the film stars Lively and Justin Baldoni as the lead characters.

First look at Blake Lively in It Ends With Us as trailer drops

In the movie, Lively plays Lily Bloom, a small-town girl who moves to Boston to pursue her dreams of starting her own business. There, she meets neurosurgeon Ryle Kincaid, and sparks immediately fly between them. However, Ryle has a strict “no dating” rule and is skeptical of relationships. As Lily tries to navigate her complicated feelings for Ryle, her first love, Atlas Corrigan, unexpectedly reenters her life, further complicating her situation.

The film is an adaptation of Colleen Hoover's successful novel (Sony Pictures)

Fans of the book were overjoyed when the trailer finally premiered. One fan exclaimed, “SCREAMING, CRYING AND THROWING UP,” while another commented, “I KNEW THEY’D DO WELL WITH THIS MOVIE.” The use of Taylor Swift’s song “My Tears Ricochet” in the trailer also garnered excitement from viewers.

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Speaking about her role, Lively expressed her love for the character of Lily and her hope that audiences will connect with her portrayal. “Lily resonated with an enormous amount of people, as the success of the book made clear,” Lively said. “Stepping into a character who’s had such a meaningful impact is an honor to take on. I loved Lily, and I hope that love is felt by those who care about her like I do, and also those who are getting to know her for the first time in this film.”

Author Colleen Hoover shared her excitement about seeing her characters come to life on the big screen. “The movie experience adds another layer to the connection readers already have with the characters,” she said. “The power of visual storytelling is undeniable, and it can evoke even stronger emotions and empathy from the audience by bringing a sense of immediacy and intensity to the story. I definitely felt so much while watching the adaptation.” She also praised Justin Baldoni, who not only stars in the movie but also serves as the director, for capturing the essence of the book in a delicate and beautiful way.

“It Ends With Us” will hit cinemas on August 9th, and fans can’t wait to see the beloved story unfold on the big screen.