We always take note when Reese Witherspoonrecommends a new book, especially if it’s heading for the big screen. And this time is no different.
The 44-year-old actress is set to adapt an all-new movie that’s based on the widely popular novel,在哪里the Crawdads Sing. So, who will play the lead character, Kya? And what is在哪里the Crawdads Singabout? Keep reading for all the details.
在哪里the Crawdads Singis a best-selling novel written by Delia Owens. Although it was originally published in 2018, Witherspoon’s production company,Hello Sunshine, obtained the film rights shortly after.
The story is set in two different time periods. The first one follows a young girl named Kya Clark (dubbed “Marsh Girl”), who is struggling to make ends meet. The second takes place in the same marsh several years later—but this time, it explores a mysterious homicide.
Sony Pictures recently announced that Daisy Edgar-Jones will play the lead character. TheNormal Peoplestar, 22, confirmed the exciting news on her Instagram Story and wrote, “I can’t actually believe this?!”
In addition to Hulu’sNormal People, Edgar-Jones has also starred inWar of the Worlds,Cold FeetandPond Life.
Olivia Newman is set to direct在哪里the Crawdads Sing. The filmmaker is widely known for her award-winning directorial debut,First Match, which hit Netflix in 2018. The script will be penned by Lucy Alibar (Troop Zero), and Witherspoon will serve as an executive producer alongside her right-hand gal, Lauren Neustadter (Little Fires Everywhere,早晨的节目).
Unfortunately, we don’t know when在哪里the CrawdadsSingwill hit theaters. The good news is the story features very few characters, so production could begin any day, just as long as everyone abides by social distancing guidelines.
According to Witherspoon, it’ll be worth the wait. “It’s just one of those really exciting, once-in-a-lifetime opportunities. It’s very fulfilling,” she toldHarper’s Bazaar.
If you need us, we’ll be re-reading在哪里the Crawdads Sing. (You know, for research.)
