Prime Video's 'Love Hypothesis' Trailer Shows a Scientist's Pretend Romance Turning Real
The trailer for the film adaptation of Ali Hazelwood's novel follows a PhD candidate who impulsively kisses a stern professor to convince her best friend she has moved on. The two then agree to a fake relationship with rules, but their boundaries begin to blur as they spend more time together. Directed by Claire Scanlon, the movie stars Lili Reinhart and Tom Bateman and is set to stream on Prime Video.
The trailer recreates the iconic kiss from Hazelwood's book cover, a deliberate visual nod for longtime readers. Reinhart and Bateman discussed their chemistry read at Obsessed Fest in June, with Reinhart describing the film as a timeless romantic story meant for repeat viewing with friends. Bateman noted the source novel remained central during production to preserve its spirit. The cast also includes Jaboukie Young-White and Arty Froushan, with Sarah Rothschild adapting the screenplay and Elizabeth Cantillon producing for Amazon MGM.
The film's premise hinges on a mutually beneficial arrangement: Olive wants to convince her best friend Ahn she has moved past her crush on Jeremy, while Adam needs a serious relationship to counter Stanford's perception of him as a flight risk. Their "Dr. Evil" reputation makes the pairing especially shocking to peers, setting up the central tension between public perception and private reality.
This adaptation could resonate strongly with romance readers and streaming audiences seeking feel-good content, particularly younger viewers navigating academic and career pressures. The fake-relationship trope's enduring popularity suggests the film may spark conversations about how people present relationships publicly versus privately. It could also boost interest in Hazelwood's other works and reinforce Prime Video's investment in book-to-screen adaptations, potentially influencing which titles studios option next.