Shane Westhas his eye on his potential next project!

The actor, 44, voiced his desire to star oppositeBlake Livelyin the upcomingfilm adaptation ofIt Ends with Us, in a comment posted to social media.

“I’m hoping it’s@theshanewest,” another user responded — to which West coyly replied with a simple “🙋‍♂️” emoji.

“@theshanewestARE YOU SERIOUS?!! Landon Carter 2.0 😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍,” another fan responded to West, shouting out his character in 2022’sA Walk to Remember.

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It seems as though Lively, 35, is already getting into character, havingdebuted a daring new hair coloron her Instagram Story Thursday.

TheA Simple Favoractress traded in her blonde tressesfor a brunette look, revealing the new color in a sultry post that saw her gazing off camera.

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Lively’s mysterious snap came after her latest role was announced. TheGossip Girlalum is set to star oppositeJane the Virginstar Baldoni, 39, in the film adaptation ofColleen Hoover’s bestselling novel.

Hoover, 43, expressed excitement over the cast in an Instagram video shared on Thursday.

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As for Baldoni’s character, she added, “When I first met Justin Baldoni, who is directing the film forIt Ends with Us, I immediately wanted him to be Ryle. I just thought that he had what it takes to play that character. The good news is he’s gonna be Ryle. So we have our Ryle and our Lily.”

The movie will tell the story of Lily, a fresh college graduate who meets and falls in love with a man named Ryle. As the two get closer, anold flame comes back into Lily’s lifeand threatens her and Ryle’s growing romance, according to Deadline.

Alex Saks is also on board to produce under Saks Picture Company along with Jamey Heath via Wayfarer Studios, per Deadline. Steve Sarowitz, Andrew Calof and Baldoni will also executive produce for Wayfarer.

source: people.com