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  "publishedAt": "2026-05-05T20:31:56.000Z",
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    "Pop culture",
    "Entertainment",
    "Emily henry",
    "Movie",
    "The Other Bennet Sister",
    "Book Lovers",
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    "May 4, 2026",
    "David Corenswet",
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    "Here's Our Taylor Swift Album For Every Emily Henry Book",
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  "textContent": "\n\n\n\nWhen I talked to Dónal Finn for _The Other Bennet Sister_ , it should come as no surprise that I had to ask about fans of Emily Henry claiming him for the role of Charlie Lastra in _Book Lovers_. Would the internet's newest boyfriend be open to doing a contemporary rom-com?\n\n###\n\n\n\n\n> @britandco That’s my Charlie Lastra! #booklovers #emilyhenry #fyp #donalfinn #charliastra ♬ Homewrecker - sombr\n\n\"Listen, I'll take any job. If you wanna cast me in a rom-com, I'd love to do a rom-com,\" he jokes. \"Yeah, sign me up.\"\n\nIf you ask me, Dónal has all the sharp edges that an actor needs to play a convincing Charlie, but he can also lean into his romantic, softer side. And his performances are always so nuanced!\n\n###\n\n\n\n\n> EMILY HENRY FOLLOWED DÓNAL INSTAGRAM WHAT https://t.co/rqhkLxutvu pic.twitter.com/e0Rh0rx9ro\n>\n> — bella (@sevandrec) May 4, 2026\n\nWell, I was thrilled to learn that Emily Henry apparently followed Dónal Finn on Instagram (I have since checked for myself, and I am able to confirm that, yes, she did follow him).\n\nNow, following someone on social media definitely doesn't mean he's been cast in the film, but it's fun to know that the author knows who he is! And, listen, if she likes what she sees, maybe he will join the Emily Henry Cinematic Universe...\n\n###\n\n\n\n\nOther names thrown around for Charlie Lastra include Paul Anthony Kelly from _Love Story_ , Theo James, David Corenswet, Manny Jacinto, and Jonah Hauer-King, all of whom I'd love to see in the role.\n\nSo far, we've seen Tom Blyth onscreen as Alex in _People We Meet on Vacation_ (opposite Emily Bader as Poppy) and we'll see Patrick Schwarzenegger step into the role of Gus in _Beach Read_(opposite Phoebe Dynevor as January). Who would you like to see in the new Emily Henry movies?\n\n**Follow Brit + Co on Facebook for more Emily Henry and movie news. While we're waiting for _Beach Read_ and _Book Lovers_ to hit our screens, Here's Our Taylor Swift Album For Every Emily Henry Book.**",
  "title": "Dónal Finn Would Love to Play Charlie Lastra in 'Book Lovers' — & Emily Henry Just Followed Him on Instagram"
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