Reylo from Star Wars is set to become a romantic comedy on Prime Video.

Let’s face it: the journey from fan fiction to original novel is becoming increasingly visible and discussed in the literary world. It’s no longer surprising to discover that a piece of writing started as fan fiction. Take “Heated Rivalry” by Rachel Reid, which began as a Stucky (Steve and Bucky from the Marvel Cinematic Universe) fanfic, or “50 Shades of Grey” by E.L. James, which originated from the romantic escapades of Bella Swan and Edward Cullen from “Twilight.”

Now, a fresh contender has emerged: “The Love Hypothesis” by Ali Hazelwood.

In a Star Wars fan fiction titled “Head over Feet,” hosted on the fan archive site Archive of Our Own, Hazelwood, writing as Ever-so-Reylo, delved into the passionate relationship between Rey and Kylo Ren (Reylo) in a contemporary setting. Fast forward to today, and Hazelwood’s Reylo-inspired rom-com is set to hit the screens this September.

“The Love Hypothesis” centers on Olive Smith (originally Rey, portrayed by Lili Reinhart in the film adaptation), a PhD candidate who, after a spontaneous kiss with Professor Adam Carlsen (originally Kylo Ren/Ben Solo, played by Tom Bateman), finds herself caught up in a fake-dating scheme.

At first glance, it might seem like typical fan fiction, but Hazelwood’s take on the steamy Reylo romance gained immense popularity. So much so that she began contemplating creating something original, ultimately pulling some elements from her fan fiction and reworking them. In an interview, she shared that her agent encouraged this direction: “She was like, ‘I saw that you wrote something about maybe pulling some of your fics and reworking them. And I wanted to tell you that I’m a literary agent and I would love to see some of your manuscripts, if you’re interested in it.'”

Although it’s set far from a galaxy far, far away, the character dynamics in Hazelwood’s fanfic were undeniably reminiscent of Star Wars. Characters like Finn and Poe served as Olive’s well-meaning but critical friends, alongside figures like Dr. Phasma (originally an antagonist in the Star Wars sequels) and Professor Solo, aka the iconic Han Solo. This meant significant adjustments were necessary to distance the story from that universe.

Despite these changes, the origins of “The Love Hypothesis” are unlikely to be forgotten anytime soon. Even Bateman, who is married to Daisy Ridley, the actress who played Rey, is aware of the film’s Star Wars roots.

While it may not be “The Hunt for Ben Solo,” for Star Wars enthusiasts eager for a continuation of the adventures of Not Rey and Not Kylo, Amazon MGM and Hazelwood have just the tale for you.

“The Love Hypothesis” is set to premiere on Prime Video on September 23.