Reese Witherspoon, the acclaimed actress known for her roles in ‘Legally Blonde’ and ‘The Morning Show,’ has co-written her debut novel, ‘Gone Before Goodbye,’ with bestselling author Harlan Coben. The thriller centers on Maggie, a talented surgeon caught in a deadly conspiracy, a character inspired by Witherspoon’s upbringing in a medical military family. Growing up, Witherspoon questioned the portrayal of women in James Bond films, which influenced her decision to create a female protagonist defined by her skills rather than her appearance. Witherspoon, who also runs a successful book club, expressed both excitement and apprehension about her foray into writing. She emphasized her reverence for authors and her desire to create complex female characters, a mission she continues through her production company, Hello Sunshine. The novel, set for release on October 23 in the UK, is already generating buzz, with Coben hinting at a potential adaptation. Witherspoon, reflecting on her multifaceted career, sees this as a new creative frontier, proving that creativity knows no age limits.
Reese Witherspoon on writing a thriller: ‘What do girls in bikinis have to do with solving crime?’
