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Mark

Why Don't You Love Me? Movie

Photo: Paul B. Rainey / Drawn & Quarterly
Graphic Novel
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Claire

Why Don't You Love Me? Movie

Photo: Paul B. Rainey / Drawn & Quarterly
Graphic Novel
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about the project and casting

Why Don’t You Love Me? is a graphic novel written and illustrated by Paul B. Rainey, published in 2023. The story centers around the lives of Claire and Mark, a suburban couple grappling with the mundanity and dissatisfaction of their daily existence. Through its poignant narrative and evocative artwork, the novel delves into themes of identity, love, and the often unspoken struggles within relationships. As Claire and Mark navigate their personal and familial challenges, the novel offers a reflective exploration of the complexities of modern life and the pursuit of happiness.

As of July 9th, 2024, Jennifer Lawrence is set to star in the film adaptation of Paul B. Rainey’s graphic novel Why Don’t You Love Me? A24 has secured the rights and enlisted Robert Funke, co-creator of On Becoming a God in Central Florida, to write the screenplay. The 2023 comedy novel explores a couple navigating marital challenges and a surreal sense of disconnection in their lives. Lawrence, who will also produce the film alongside Justine Ciarrocchi, Ari Aster, Lars Knudsen, Emily Hildner, and A24, continues to expand her collaboration with Apple Studios and A24 following recent projects like The Wives and No Hard Feelings.