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Fanning Sisters Unite for WWII Drama 'The Nightingale'
15 Apr
Summary
- Dakota and Elle Fanning star together for the first time.
- The film is set during WWII in German-occupied France.
- 'The Nightingale' novel has sold over 11 million copies worldwide.
Dakota and Elle Fanning are set to star together for the first time in TriStar Pictures' upcoming film, "The Nightingale." The drama, slated for release on February 12, 2027, also features a strong ensemble cast including Albrecht Schuch, Douglas Hodge, Gwilym Lee, and Vinette Robinson, alongside Mark Rylance, Shira Haas, and Edmund Donovan. Michael Morris is directing from a script by Dana Stevens.
The film is set during World War II and tells the poignant story of two sisters navigating separate, perilous journeys in German-occupied, war-torn France as they fight for survival, love, and freedom. The narrative is adapted from Kristin Hannah's globally successful novel.
Kristin Hannah's "The Nightingale" has achieved phenomenal success since its 2015 debut, selling over 11 million copies worldwide and being translated into 45 languages. It consistently ranked on the New York Times Best Sellers list for 165 weeks and topped NPR's fiction chart for 45 weeks, reaffirming its enduring appeal.
