The bestselling Wattpad romance Chasing Red is officially heading to the big screen, with Gavin Casalegno and Madelaine Petsch set to take on the lead roles. Casalegno, known for his breakout performance as Jeremiah Fisher in Amazon’s The Summer I Turned Pretty, will star opposite Petsch, widely recognized for her portrayal of Cheryl Blossom on Riverdale.

Chasing Red, written by Isabelle Ronin, became a viral hit on Wattpad, amassing hundreds of millions of reads. The story follows the turbulent slow-burn romance between Veronica “Red” Strafford and Caleb Lockhart. News of Casalegno and Petsch’s casting has already ignited excitement across social media, with fans praising the pairing as a natural fit for the emotionally charged dynamic at the heart of the novel.

The film will be directed by Mackenzie Munro, with a screenplay by Lauren Schacher (Hooking Up). Production is led by Greg Silverman and Grant Torre of Stampede Ventures, alongside David Madden and Jason Goldberg of WEBTOON Productions whose experience with digital-native hits, including the After series, positions the adaptation for mainstream success.

Casalegno’s performance in The Summer I Turned Pretty earned him a devoted following for balancing tenderness with inner conflict, qualities central to Caleb’s character. Petsch’s acclaimed work on Riverdale showcased her ability to handle complex, emotionally intense roles, making her a compelling choice for Veronica, a young woman rebuilding her life while confronting newfound vulnerability.

With two strong leads, a passionate built-in audience, and a creative team experienced in adapting online sensations, Chasing Red is shaping up to be one of the year’s most anticipated romance films. Production is underway, and fans of the novel and new viewers are eagerly awaiting the story’s transition to the big screen.

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