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Emma Roberts to Star in Amazon MGM Studios' Adaptation of Rebecca Serle’s *Expiration Dates*
4/28/2026, 8:00:44 AM
Film Project Announced
Amazon MGM Studios is developing a feature film adaptation of Rebecca Serle’s New York Times bestseller *Expiration Dates*, with Emma Roberts attached to star. The project was first reported by Deadline.
Novel Premise and Themes
The source novel follows a woman who receives paper slips from the universe indicating the expiration date of each romantic relationship. When a new partner arrives who defies the predicted timeline, the protagonist begins to question the deterministic premise presented by the slips. The novel’s central premise explores themes of fate and personal agency.
Creative Team and Production Partners
Featherweight Pictures is collaborating with Belletrists, a talent-management firm representing Emma Roberts and Karah Preiss. Jessica Pugh and Chelsea Bradshaw serve as producers, while Matt Matruski, David Stone, and author Rebecca Serle hold executive-producer credits. The film is being shepherded by Amazon MGM Studios’ development division.
Writer Laura Lekkos’ Recent Adaptation Portfolio
Screenwriter Laura Lekkos, who is adapting *Expiration Dates*, previously wrote the romantic comedy *Relationship Goals* for Amazon MGM Studios, starring Kelly Rowland and Cliff “Method Man” Smith, released on Prime Video on February 4. She is also attached to adapt the bestselling novel *The Marriage Bargain* for 20th Century Studios. Lekkos’ debut novel *All the Little Ways* will be published by Simon & Schuster’s Gallery Books in June. Additional projects in development include the script for *Somewhere Only We Know*, a Netflix adaptation of Maureen Goo’s novel, and *Daring to Live*, a true-story dramedy based on Sheri Hunter’s memoir for Amazon MGM Studios.
Market Reach of Rebecca Serle’s Works
Rebecca Serle’s novels have sold millions of copies in over 30 territories worldwide. Her New York Times bestseller *One Italian Summer* has sold over 1.5 copies worldwide. *In Five Years* has sold more than 2.3 million copies in 32 languages. *Once and Again* is in early development at Apple. Her YA novel *When You Were Mine* was adapted into the feature film *Rosaline*, produced by 21 Laps and released on Hulu. Serle also developed the TV series *Famous in Love* based on her YA series.
Official Statements & Responses
Amazon MGM Studios confirmed that the adaptation is in development and that Emma Roberts will headline the film. Featherweight Pictures’ Jessica Pugh and Chelsea Bradshaw were announced as producers, working with Belletrists’ Roberts and Karah Preiss, while Matt Matruski, David Stone, and author Rebecca Serle are listed as executive producers.
Upcoming Milestones
The project remains in development with no publicly disclosed production schedule or release date. Future updates are anticipated regarding additional casting, filming locations, and a potential release window.
