Wow, can you believe it’s been ten whole years since Hayley Kiyoko dropped her iconic music video for ‘Girls Like Girls’? 🎉 It totally took over our social feeds back in the day, filled with those nostalgic Tumblr edits we all loved. Fast forward to today, and that sapphic anthem is not just a classic—it’s blossomed into a full-fledged film! 🎬✨
The Journey from Screen to Screen
So, here’s the tea: Hayley has officially turned her beloved music video into a movie, and she’s making her directorial debut with Focus Features. How amazing is that? On June 24, which just so happened to be the 10th anniversary of the original video, she shared the news on social media about the leads who will be portraying Coley and Sonya. Talk about a full-circle moment! 😭💖
In her heartfelt post, she expressed gratitude to her fans, saying, “What a journey it’s been, and continues to be.” Honestly, how many artists can say they’ve transformed a music video into a movie? Hayley is paving the way for so many creatives out there!
She went on to share her excitement about meeting the young actresses for the first time, hinting at how incredible their performances are going to be. I can’t wait to see how they bring this story to life on screen! Who else is counting down the days? 🙋♀️
A Tale of Love and Self-Acceptance
According to Deadline, the upcoming film ‘Girls Like Girls’ tells a universal story about falling in love for the first time and the journey to self-acceptance. This theme resonates with so many of us, right? It’s that bittersweet feeling of young love and figuring out who you are.
For those who remember, the original music video portrayed a beautiful yet complicated relationship between two best friends, with one trying to escape a toxic relationship with a guy. The casting back then featured Stefanie Scott as Coley and Kelsey Chow as Sonya, and it was pure magic! 🌈✨
In this new adaptation, we’ll see Maya da Costa stepping into the role of Coley, while Myra Molloy will play Sonya. I’m so curious to see how they interpret these characters and bring their own flair to the story. Are you excited to see them in action? Let’s discuss!
Behind the Scenes and What’s Next
What’s even cooler is that Hayley co-wrote the screenplay with Stefanie Scott, which just makes sense, right? They both understand the heart and soul of this story. With production led by Marc Platt Productions and some other talented folks, it looks like we’re in for a treat! 👏
As for when we can expect to see this masterpiece? The details on the release date are still under wraps, but I’ll be keeping my eyes peeled! In the meantime, let’s relive those iconic moments from the original video. What was your favorite part? Drop your thoughts below! 💬
