The Nightingale (2021 film)

The Nightingale is an upcoming American drama film directed by Mélanie Laurent, based on the novel of the same name by Kristin Hannah. It stars the Fanning sisters Dakota and Elle.

The Nightingale
Directed byMélanie Laurent
Produced byElizabeth Cantillon
Screenplay byDana Stevens
Based onThe Nightingale
by Kristin Hannah
Starring
Production
company
Distributed bySony Pictures Releasing
Release date
  • December 22, 2021 (2021-12-22)
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

The Nightingale is scheduled to be released on December 22, 2021, by Sony Pictures Releasing.

Plot

Two sisters struggle to survive and resist the German occupation of France during World War II.

Cast

Production

In March 2015, TriStar Pictures acquired Kristin Hannah’s book The Nightingale and hired Ann Peacock to write the script and Elizabeth Cantillon to produce.[1][2] On August 11, 2016, TriStar hired Michelle MacLaren to direct and re-write with John Sayles, until MacLaren left before production shutdown.[3]

In December 2019, Mélanie Laurent signed on to direct from a script by Dana Stevens with Cantillon still attached to produce. Dakota Fanning and Elle Fanning were set to co-star as the Mauriac sisters.[4]

Principal photography commenced on October 26, 2020, in Budapest, Hungary and Los Angeles, California.[5]

Release

On June 23, 2017, TriStar scheduled the film to be released on August 10, 2018.[6] On March 2, 2020, the film was moved to December 25, 2020.[7] On April 24, 2020, the film was removed from the release calendar due to the COVID-19 pandemic.[8] On April 30, 2020, TriStar rescheduled the film to be released on December 22, 2021.[9]

References
  1. Ford, Rebecca (March 19, 2015). "TriStar Nabs Hot WWII Novel 'The Nightingale' (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved March 3, 2020.
  2. Anita Busch; Mike Fleming Jr. (June 23, 2015). "Ann Peacock To Adapt 'The Nightingale' For TriStar". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved March 3, 2020.
  3. Kroll, Justin (August 11, 2016). "'Game of Thrones' Director Michelle MacLaren to Helm TriStar's 'The Nightingale' (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved March 3, 2020.
  4. Galuppo, Mia (December 4, 2019). "Elle Fanning, Dakota Fanning to Play Sisters in 'The Nightingale' Adaptation". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved March 3, 2020.
  5. The Nightingale Production Start
  6. Busch, Anita (June 23, 2017). "Sony Pegs Release Dates For 'The Nightingale' And 'Charlie's Angels'". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved March 3, 2020.
  7. D'Alessandro, Anthony (March 2, 2020). "Elle And Dakota Fanning's WWII Sisters Pic 'The Nightingale' To Hit Theaters This Christmas". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved March 3, 2020.
  8. Bean, Travis (April 24, 2020). "'Spider-Man 3' And 'Spider-Man: Into The Spider-Verse 2' Get New Release Dates". Forbes. Retrieved April 24, 2020.
  9. McNary, Dave (April 30, 2020). "Film News Roundup: Dakota and Elle Fanning's 'Nightingale' Gets Delayed One Year". Variety. Retrieved May 4, 2020.
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