Elle and Dakota fanning to Star as Sisters in WWII Drama “The Nightingale”
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Elle and Dakota Fanning are set to star alongside each other as sisters in the upcoming film adaptation of Kristin Hannah’s bestselling novel,The Nightingale.This marks the first time the sisters will share the screen acting as sisters, a long-held dream for elle Fanning. The film,directed by Mélanie Laurent,is a historical drama set in France during World war II.
According to The Hollywood Reporter, Elle Fanning, 27, expressed her excitement about the project, stating that filming is scheduled to begin at the end of March. The Nightingale tells the story of two sisters navigating the hardships and dangers of nazi-occupied France, each choosing a different path of resistance.
While this is the first time Elle and Dakota, 31, will portray siblings, they have worked together previously. In the 2001 film I Am Sam,they played the younger and older versions of Lucy Diamond,the daughter of the titular character played by Sean Penn.
The film is based on Kristin Hannah’s critically acclaimed 2015 novel, The Nightingale, which has sold over 14 million copies worldwide. Hannah is known for her emotionally resonant historical fiction, ofen focusing on the experiences of women during wartime.
Mélanie Laurent, the director, is a celebrated French actress and filmmaker, known for her work in films like Inglourious Basterds and Breathe. Her direction is expected to bring a nuanced and sensitive approach to Hannah’s powerful story.
The Nightingale is currently slated for a theatrical release in february of next year. The film promises to be a compelling and moving portrayal of courage, resilience, and the bonds of sisterhood amidst the backdrop of one of history’s most tumultuous periods.
Sources:
* the Hollywood Reporter: https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/elle-dakota-fanning-nightingale-sisters-1235816441/
* Kristin Hannah Official Website: https://kristinhannah.com/the-nightingale/
* IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt6848888/ (for film details and cast data)
* IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0245698/ (I Am Sam film details)