# The Love Hypothesis film adaptation and origins

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> Updated: 2026-09-26T01:09:17.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2.

The romance novel ‘The Love Hypothesis’ by Ali Hazelwood, which originated as a ‘Star Wars’ fan fiction story titled ‘Head Over Feet’, has transitioned from a popular online work to a major film adaptation.

Following the novel’s publication in 2021, which removed explicit copyright-sensitive references, an Amazon Prime Video film adaptation premiered on September 23, 2026. Director Claire Scanlon has noted that while the film functions as a standard romantic comedy, it retains ‘Jedi-adjacent elements’. Scanlon also highlighted that the character Adam Carlsen was inspired by Kylo Ren, noting that actor Tom Bateman is married to Daisy Ridley, the actress who portrayed Rey in the Star Wars sequel trilogy.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-26: Love Hypothesis director discusses Star Wars connections

Director Claire Scanlon discusses the Star Wars fan fiction origins of the Amazon Prime film Love Hypothesis, noting subtle references to the franchise in the romantic comedy.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/love-hypothesis-director-discusses-star-wars-connections

### 2026-09-19: The Love Hypothesis originated as Star Wars fan fiction

Ali Hazelwood’s bestselling novel ‘The Love Hypothesis’ began as a popular ‘Star Wars’ fan fiction titled ‘Head Over Feet’ before being adapted into a published book and an upcoming Prime Video film.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/the-love-hypothesis-originated-as-star-wars-fan-fiction

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