Patrick J. Adams Talks Young Werther’s Modern Spin on Tragic Romance Novel

Story by Tyler Treese

Image from ComingSoon.net

scrn logline

Rising star Patrick J. Adams talks adapting the classic Goethe novel 'The Sorrows of Young Werther' into a modern romantic comedy, and teases his upcoming role in Taylor Sheridan's 'The Madison'.

beat sheet

Director José Lourenço found a clever way to modernize the tragic 1774 novel by making the story more charming and relatable, without losing the core themes of passion versus rationality.
Adams relates to his character's workaholic tendencies, having previously left the hit show 'Suits' to spend more time with his family, showing how the balance between career and personal life is a challenge many face.

call sheet

Patrick J. Adams, Douglas Booth, Alison Pill, José Lourenço, Aaron Korsh, Gabriel, Lionsgate, Suits, Suits LA, The Madison, Young Werther, The Sorrows of Young Werther, We Are Here

Read the source