Eiza González receives Natalie Portman's endorsement for role

Eiza González has received a strong endorsement from actress Natalie Portman for the role of Evelyn Hugo in the upcoming film adaptation of the novel "The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo." While promoting her new film, "Ash," González spoke on E! News’ The Rundown about her excitement for the role. During the interview, González shared her admiration for the book's author, Taylor Jenkins Reid. She mentioned that they used to be online pen pals and that Reid would send her new books before they were released. "I love Taylor, she’s so talented," González said. González expressed her appreciation for fans who think of her for the role. She recounted a moment on the set of "The Fountain of Youth," where Portman told her, "I can’t think of anyone else to do Evelyn Hugo." González was thrilled by the compliment. She said, “It’d be such an honor,” even though she is unsure about the project's current status. Additionally, González praised the recent adaptation of Reid's other novel, "Daisy Jones & the Six," which starred Riley Keough. The film "The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo" follows a former Hollywood star as she gives an exclusive interview to a young journalist named Monique Grant. The film will be directed by Maggie Betts, who will also co-write the script alongside Liz Tigelaar.