Julia Roberts to Star In and Produce Sony’s ‘Home Economics’ Movie Adaptation

Umberto Gonzalez· May 22, 2026 · 11:12 PM UTC ·3 min read · 0 reactions · 0 comments · 35 views

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Julia Roberts is set to star in and produce the film adaptation of Katy Hays' upcoming novel 'Home Economics' for Sony's 3000 Pictures. The project will also see Hays adapting her own novel and serving as an executive producer. The book is scheduled for publication in 2027 and has already been sold in multiple international territories.

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▪Julia Roberts will star in and produce the film adaptation of 'Home Economics'.
▪Katy Hays, the author of the novel, will adapt the story and serve as an executive producer.
▪The book is set to be published in 2027 and has been sold in 11 international territories.

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▪ Julia Roberts To Star In And Produce Movie Version Of Katy Hays’ Novel ‘Home Economics’ As 3000 Pictures Lands Rights — Deadline

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Home > Creative Content > Movies Julia Roberts to Star In and Produce Sony’s ‘Home Economics’ Movie Adaptation Katy Hays is set to adapt her novel and executive produce Umberto Gonzalez May 22, 2026 @ 4:12 PM Share on Social Media Share on Facebook Share on X (formerly Twitter) Share on LinkedIn Share on Email NEW YORK, NEW YORK – APRIL 18: Julia Roberts attends the GASLIT World Premiere on April 18, 2022 in New York City. (Photo by Theo Wargo/Getty Images for STARZ) Sony’s 3000 Pictures has acquired Katy Hays’ upcoming novel “Home Economics” with Julia Roberts set to star and produce. Roberts is producing the project with with partners Lisa Gillan and Marisa Yeres Gill through their Red Om Films banner alongside “Wicked” producer Marc Platt on behalf of Marc Platt Productions.

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