Thea Sharrock to Direct Adaptation of Rebecca Yarros' 'The Things We Leave Unfinished'

Lionsgate has officially tapped director Thea Sharrock to helm the feature film adaptation of Rebecca Yarros’ romance novel, *The Things We Leave Unfinished*. Sharrock, best known for her work on the successful romantic drama *Me Before You*, will lead the project, which follows a woman who returns to the Rockies following a difficult divorce. There, she is forced to collaborate with a cynical bestselling author to complete her late great-grandmother’s WWII-era love story, leading to a dual narrative of historical secrets and modern-day romance.

The film is being produced by Todd Lieberman through his Hidden Pictures banner, with a screenplay adapted by Arash Amel. Yarros, who has seen her profile skyrocket following the massive success of her *Fourth Wing* fantasy series, will serve as an executive producer alongside Amel and the Hidden Pictures team. This project underscores Lionsgate’s ongoing strategy of aggressively acquiring and developing high-profile literary properties, a tactic that has recently yielded significant box office returns with adaptations like *The Housemaid*.

For Lionsgate, this move represents a calculated effort to capitalize on the current resurgence of onscreen romance narratives. By pairing a proven director of emotional dramas like Sharrock with an author whose current cultural footprint is immense, the studio is positioning the film to appeal to a broad, built-in audience. As the industry continues to prioritize established intellectual property, the success of this adaptation will likely serve as a bellwether for how effectively Yarros’ non-fantasy catalog can translate into mainstream cinematic hits.