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Romantic dramaPurple Heartsis currently the most-watched film on Netflix, endingThe Gray Man’s eight-day reign at the top of the chart.
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The film tells the story of Cassie (Carson, 29) and Marine Luke (Galitzine, 27), who enter a “marriage of convenience” — with unexpected results.
Cassie, who is living with type I diabetes, marries Luke, a Marine, as a way to get access to Luke’s health benefits.
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Carson, who first broke out nearly seven years ago as one of the stars of Disney’sDescendantsfranchise and recently released herdebut self-titled album, wore many hats during the production of the romantic drama, including the role of singer and actor on screen as well as executive producer and songwriter behind the scenes.
Sofia Carson attendsPurple Heartsspecial screening on July 22.Charley Gallay/Getty
“I think I’ve been really lucky that a lot of the projects that I have been a part of have allowed me to do everything that I love as an artist,” Carson told PEOPLE of her character Cassie, an aspiring musician.
“And this one in particular went kind of a step further, because I’ve always been in love with storytelling, and to be a part of storytelling from every aspect, from behind the scenes as producer to physical storytelling as an actress to storytelling through song, was incredibly fulfilling,” she added.
Meanwhile, fans of the CIA action thrillerThe Gray Mancan expect to see at least some of the cast again, afterNetflix announcedTuesday it will be turning the film into a franchise that will include a sequel movie as well as a spinoff film.
source: people.com
