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  "publishedAt": "2026-02-23T22:14:46.000Z",
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  "tags": [
    "Pop culture",
    "Entertainment",
    "Emily henry",
    "Movies",
    "Phoebe Dynevor",
    "Beach Read",
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  "textContent": "\n\n\n\n**Phoebe Dynevor** is starring in Emily Henry's **_Beach Read_** as January Andrews (which I think is a marvelous choice because of how masterfully Dynevor balances romanticism with caution), so now the question on everyone's mind is: Who's playing Gus in Beach Read? Well there are quite a few actors that EmHen lovers everywhere think are the perfect actors for the moody, intellectual author — let's just go ahead and get into it because I'm bursting at the seams. Like, that's my man!!\n\n* * *\n\n## If you're a fan of Emily Henry's _Beach Read_ , then you have to check out these 3 incredible Gus Everett fan casts before the movie comes out!\n\n### Who's playing Gus in the Beach Read movie?\n\n\n\n\nOkay so we don't have an official casting announcement just yet for Gus, but there are a few very handsome actors that would do the character justice.\n\nSome things to note about one Mr. Augustus Everett: he's brooding, serious, and literary so I've always imagined him with a certain scruffy je ne sais quoi. At first glance, he has similar qualities as Charlie from _Book Lovers_ , but he's less sharp around the edges (rough, yes. But not quite sharp).\n\nSo I present to you the three best fan casts for Gus Everett:\n\n  1. **David Corenswet**\n  2. **Dev Patel**\n  3. **Paul Anthony Kelly**\n  4. **Danny Ramirez**\n  5. **My close personal friend Lewis Pullman.**\n\n\n\n### David Corenswet\n\n\n\n\nThis is a very popular fan cast for a few different Emily Henry books, but I do think David would make a great Gus. Plus the height difference between him and Phoebe? Swoon-worthy.\n\n### Dev Patel\n\n\n\n\nDev Patel has _range_ , so if anyone can capture the \"serious intellectual turned softie,\" I have no doubt it's him. He also looks amazing in a sweater with tousled hair, so.\n\n### Paul Anthony Kelly\n\n\n\n\nA new bombshell has entered the villa. You might recognize Paul Anthony Kelly as JFK Jr. from FX's new show _Love Story_. He definitely has the chops to play up Gus' more reserved side, but still have plenty of fun when the scene calls for it.\n\n### Danny Ramirez\n\n\n\n\nDanny Ramirez gives off major golden retriever energy, so it's totally understandable if you don't think this is a fit. But I just can't stop thinking about how gratifying it would be for Danny's Gus to be all serious and then totally melt whenever Phoebe looks at him.\n\n### Lewis Pullman\n\n\n\n\nAnd finally, Lewis Pullman. This is my personal favorite choice for a _Beach Read_ fan cast because he really does capture the \"cynic with a heart of gold\" energy that is integral to who Gus is. And he's just as sweet in real life as he is on screen (you can **watch our interview** to see for yourself).\n\n**Stay tuned for all the latest _Beach Read_ movie news by following Brit + Co on Facebook!**",
  "title": "As the ‘Beach Read’ Movie Moves Forward, These 5 Actors Are Perfect to Play January’s Rival, Gus Everett"
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