The ‘Throttled’ Casting Was Hiding in Plain Sight—Here Are the Easter Eggs Fans Spotted
‘Off Campus’ star Josh Heuston will play Noah Slade in the steamy F1 romance adaptation
Key Takeaways
AI-generated summary reviewed by our editorial team.- Readers are already celebrating Josh Heuston’s casting in the film.
- Heuston will play Noah Slade in the film adaptation of Lauren Asher’s steamy F1 romance.
- Noah Slade's love interest Maya Alatorre’s casting has not been revealed by Amazon MGM.
Romance readers, listen up! Lauren Asher’s bestselling novel, Throttled, is officially becoming a feature film, with Off Campus star Josh Heuston as the lead. That’s right, the handsome rising star is going to help bring the beloved book to life and fans are freaking out! To learn more about his role in the film, keep scrolling!
First, what is ‘Throttled’ about?
Throttled, which was published in 2020, follows Noah Slade, a hotshot Formula 1 driver who falls in love with his biggest rival’s sister, Maya Alatorre. It’s spicy, swoonworthy and perfect for fans of sports romance books. It was also the first book in Asher’s Dirty Air series, which has four installments: Throttled, Collided, Wrecked and Redeemed.
Fans loved this book, with raves like, “Throttled is Lauren Asher’s debut novel, and I have to say, I’m pretty darn impressed,” one Goodreads user wrote. “The author’s writing is fantastic, and her knowledge of F1 racing makes the story even more interesting and immersive. I flew through the book with ease, and when it ended, I had a big smile on my face.”
“Noah and Maya’s romance is super cute. Expect lots of flirty banter, strong chemistry and plenty of sweet and sexy moments! If you’re a person that doesn’t love a lot of angst, this should be a safe bet for you,” the reader added.
What we know so far about the ‘Throttled’ film
The Throttled film will be directed by Nzingha Stewart, best known for the hit Amazon Prime Video series, Daisy Jones & the Six, which was based on Taylor Jenkins Reid’s bestselling novel of the same name. The screenplay will be written by Melissa Osborne, who worked on the My Fault: London book-to-screen adaptation. Elizabeth Banks, Maz Handelman, Garrett Grant and Jennifer Gibgot and Andrew Panay will serve as producers alongside Asher.
The film will star Heuston, best known for Off Campus, as Noah. The actress playing the role of Maya has yet to be announced.
“I’m most excited to see Noah and Maya’s romance unfold while exploring the Dirty Air world and its characters,” Asher told People magazine. “As both a motorsports fan and an avid romance reader who loves watching book adaptations, I’m thrilled that there will be a romance movie set in the racing world. I think fans of the series will be just as excited as me when they see some of my favorite scenes from the book playing out on the screen.”
The author also took to social media to share her excitement, writing, “I’m so excited to share that Throttled is going to be made into a movie with Amazon MGM Studios. And just as exciting, Josh Heuston is cast to play Noah!”
“I’m so grateful for the readers who read, reviewed and recommended the Dirty Air series. And a big thank you to the team who is putting this movie together,” Asher continued. “I still can’t believe this is happening, and I have all you to thank.”
Fans react to Josh Heuston’s casting
After it was announced that Heuston would be playing Noah, fans began posting their thoughts on social media.
One wrote, “Cannot wait to get this on our screens.” Another called it the “perfect casting.”
Someone else wrote, “I just fell to my knees.”
Other readers shared some of the Easter Eggs that hinted at Heuston’s casting.
“So that’s why Josh has been to all those Grand Prix, pure work prep,” one social media user commented.
Heuston also commented on the news, writing, “Get in the car” on Instagram.
Asher also commented on Heuston’s post, writing “Can’t wait to see you as Noah!”
‘Throttled’ movie release date
As of publication, the Throttled movie does not have a release date.
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