Yesteryear’ Author Caro Claire Burke on Her Bestselling Tradwife Novel, Writing an ‘Acidic’ Influencer and How the Anne Hathaway-Backed Film Adaptation Will Be ‘Faithful’ to the Material

A film adaptation of Caro Claire Burke’s bestselling novel Yesteryear is in development with the backing of actress Anne Hathaway, according to reporting from Variety.

In a recent interview, Burke discussed the transition of her debut work to the screen, emphasizing that the adaptation will remain faithful to the original material.

The novel, which was released on April 7, 2026, focuses on the life of Natalie Heller Mills, a fictional tradwife influencer. The narrative follows Mills as she is transported back to a previous era, a premise Burke described as delightfully horrifying.

Burke provided insight into the construction of the protagonist, describing the influencer character as acidic. The story explores the chasm between the curated image of a traditional lifestyle presented to social media followers and the brutal realities of the past.

The development of the film comes as Yesteryear has gained significant momentum following its April 7 launch, establishing itself as a prominent commentary on influencer culture and the performance of traditional womanhood.