The novel Where the Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens has become an international bestseller, and now the movie adaptation of the novel is in the works. The cast of the movie includes a star-studded lineup of some of Hollywood’s biggest names. In this article, we’ll take a look at the cast of Where the Crawdads Sing and what to expect from the adaptation.
Meet the Cast
The cast of Where the Crawdads Sing features a mix of established and up-and-coming talent. Leading the cast is Golden Globe-winning actress and singer Reba McEntire as Kya’s grandmother. Joining her are Emmy-winning actor and director Jeff Daniels as the local sheriff, Golden Globe-nominated actress and singer Andra Day as the local schoolteacher, and Emmy-nominated actor and producer Tyler Perry as the town’s mayor.
The cast also includes up-and-coming actors such as Emmy-nominated actor and singer Taylor Russell as Kya, Emmy-nominated actor and singer Devon Bostick as Tate, and Emmy-nominated actor and singer Ryan Phillippe as Chase. The cast is rounded out by newcomers like Kaitlyn Dever and Caleb Emery, and veteran actors like Cicely Tyson and Brian Dennehy.
Adapting a Bestselling Novel
Where the Crawdads Sing has been praised for its lyrical prose and captivating story. Adapting this novel into a movie will be no small feat, and the cast and crew have their work cut out for them. The movie is being directed by Oscar-nominated director Lee Daniels, and the screenplay is being written by Emmy-nominated writer and producer Richard LaGravenese.
The movie will be shot on location in North Carolina, and the production team is already hard at work scouting for the perfect locations. The movie will be produced by Emmy-nominated producer and director Paul Greengrass, and the crew includes some of Hollywood’s top cinematographers, production designers, and costume designers.
The movie is set to be released in 2021, and fans of the novel are already eagerly awaiting its arrival. With a star-studded cast, a talented crew, and a best-selling source material, Where the Crawdads Sing is sure to be an exciting movie.
Where the Crawdads Sing is an adaptation of Delia Owens’ best-selling novel of the same name. The movie features an all-star cast, a talented crew, and a beautiful setting. The movie is set to be released in 2021, and fans of the novel are already looking forward to experiencing this captivating story on the big screen.
