When the author who created your character tells you that you are him — that’s not a compliment, that’s a superpower. And for 27-year-old rising star Tyriq Withers, having Colleen Hoover walk the set of Reminders of Him every day was exactly that.

What Tyriq Withers Said About Colleen Hoover’s Presence

In an exclusive interview, Withers opened up about what it meant to have the beloved novelist physically present during filming. “Having Colleen there was incredible,” he shared, adding that her being open and generous gave him real confidence — and that when the person who imagined the character tells you that you are him, it frees you to trust your instincts completely.

That kind of validation is rare in Hollywood — and it clearly shaped a performance that early audiences are calling one of the most emotionally honest of the year.

The Role, the Grief, and Why It’s Personal

Tyriq Withers lost his older brother Kionte in 2021 — a tragedy that profoundly shaped his approach to playing Ledger Ward. Ledger is a former NFL player and bar owner still quietly processing the death of his best friend, who happens to be the late boyfriend of the film’s lead, Kenna Rowan.

Colleen Hoover, who handpicked Withers, described his casting as finding someone capable of holding the audience’s empathy while carrying deep emotional complexity — doing so much with restraint and warmth. Outlook India

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Reminders of Him — Film Details

Detail	Info
Film	Reminders of Him
Based On	Colleen Hoover’s 2022 novel
Director	Vanessa Caswill
Screenplay	Colleen Hoover & Lauren Levine
Lead Cast	Maika Monroe, Tyriq Withers
Supporting Cast	Rudy Pankow, Lauren Graham, Bradley Whitford, Lainey Wilson
Release Date	March 13, 2026
Studio	Universal Pictures
Filming Location	Calgary, Canada
Runtime	1 hr 54 min (PG-13)

The Story at a Glance

Reminders of Him follows Kenna Rowan, an ex-convict who served seven years in prison after a car crash killed her boyfriend Scotty Landry. Upon release, she must rebuild her life — including reconnecting with her young daughter, now raised by Scotty’s parents — while forming an unexpected bond with Ledger Ward, Scotty’s former best friend and a local bar owner.

The romantic drama film genre rarely gets this layered — grief, forgiveness, redemption, and second chances woven into a story that has already sold over 6.5 million copies worldwide.

FAQs

**Q: Who plays Ledger Ward in Reminders of Him?**

Tyriq Withers plays Ledger Ward — a former NFL player and bar owner whose connection to the lead character’s painful past forms the emotional spine of the entire film.

**Q: Was Colleen Hoover involved in making the Reminders of Him film?**

Yes — Hoover co-wrote the screenplay with Lauren Levine, co-produced the film, and was present on set during filming, directly influencing the cast’s performances and character choices.