Tom Bateman Lifts Lili Reinhart with One Hand in Love Hypothesis Teaser
Anticipation is soaring for the upcoming adaptation of The Love Hypothesis, heightened by star Lili Reinhart‘s recent teaser.
Reinhart, 28, posted a brief nine-second video featuring her costar Tom Bateman, who flawlessly lifts and fireman-carries her off into the distance. (The Riverdale star not only plays lead Olive Smith but is also a producer for the film.)
Bateman, cast as love interest Adam Carlsen, donned an all-black outfit while Reinhart threw an arm around him. In a matter of moments, Bateman, 36, effortlessly lifted Reinhart, showcasing impressive strength by balancing her weight on one arm.
The clip quickly gained traction online, with fans eagerly seeking more insights into The Love Hypothesis.
“This is how you promote a MOVIE,” one TikTok user posted, while another chimed in, “‘How many times did you watch this?’ Yes.”
A third commenter remarked, “You don’t understand how loud the gasp that just left my body was.”
Some fans pointed out the striking resemblance between Bateman’s lift and a scene from Ali Hazelwood’s original novel.
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“Her heart skipped what felt like a dozen beats when Adam swept her up into a full bridal carry,” the text reads. “She yelped as he carried her to their [hotel] room, all because of a blister on her pinkie toe. With little choice, she closed her arms around his neck and sank against him, hoping to ensure her safety if he chose to drop her. His hands were warm against her back and knee, forearms strong and secure.”
In July, Reinhart confirmed her role as Olive, a PhD candidate who becomes involved with Adam, a biology professor, in the film adaptation of Hazelwood’s best-selling novel.
“👀🧬❤️ #thelovehypothesis,” she captioned an Instagram post on July 16, where she shared a selfie in a lab coat holding a copy of the book.
On that same day, Reinhart also shared a TikTok where she was browsing through a bookstore.
“I’m looking for a book that could be turned into a really good romantic comedy,” she stated, as a friend handed her a copy of Hazelwood’s work.
Reinhart expressed her excitement, stating, “Oh, that’s good.”
Hazelwood also shared her enthusiasm about the upcoming film.
“Elizabeth Cantillon, Claire Scanlon and Lili Reinhart are all creators, producers, or stars in works that I’m completely passionate about, and I’m incredibly honored that they’re bringing their talents to this project,” the author stated in a July announcement to Deadline. “Books and movies are different mediums, and I have full confidence in this remarkable team. I can’t wait to see the end result of what they will create. I hope they enjoy the filming process as much as I loved writing the book.”
The Love Hypothesis also features Rachel Marsh, Nicholas Duvernay, Jaboukie Young-White, and Arty Froushan.
