Director Olivia Newman wraps production on her adaptation of Shelby Van Pelt’s bestselling novel.
What do an octopus, an Oscar winner, and a blockbuster star have in common? Look no further than Olivia Newman’s adaptation of Remarkably Bright Creatures, the debut novel by Shelby Van Pelt that spent more than 64 weeks on the New York Times bestseller list. Newman’s widely anticipated project will swim to Netflix on May 8.
What is Remarkably Bright Creatures about?
A widow who works at a local aquarium finds joy again when she forms an unlikely bond with a giant Pacific octopus and a wayward young man who comes to town in search of family. Together, they uncover a mystery that will lead them to a life-changing discovery and restore their sense of wonder.
Who is in the cast of Remarkably Bright Creatures?
Two-time Academy Award–winning actor Sally Field (Lincoln, Forrest Gump) will play the widow Tova, with Lewis Pullman (Top Gun: Maverick, Lessons in Chemistry) co-starring. Also in the cast:
- Colm Meaney (Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, Bring Them Down)
- Joan Chen (Dìdi, The Wedding Banquet)
- Kathy Baker (The Ranch, Edward Scissorhands)
- Beth Grant (Little Miss Sunshine, No Country for Old Men)
- Sofia Black-D’Elia (Single Drunk Female, The Night Of)
Who else is involved in Remarkably Bright Creatures?
John Whittington (Sonic the Hedgehog 3) co-wrote the script with director Newman (Where the Crawdads Sing). Bryan Unkeless and Peter Craig will produce for Night Owl, alongside Anonymous Content’s David Levine. Night Owl’s Alyssa Rodrigues, Anonymous Content’s Tony Lipp, Erika Hampson, Alisa Tager, Newman, and author Van Pelt will executive produce.
Stick around for more updates about the upcoming film, due on Netflix May 8.
