Mark Rylance And Shira Haas Join TriStars Adaptati...

What’s Happening

Alright so EXCLUSIVE: Mark Rylance and Shira Haas have joined TriStar Pictures’ feature adaptation of Kristin Hannah’s novel, The Nightingale, starring Dakota and Elle Fanning, marking the first time the sisters will star in a film together.

The film also stars Edmund Donovan. Michael Morris will direct the film from a script by Dana Stevens. (and honestly, same)

The project will [] Mark Rylance, Shira Haas EXCLUSIVE: Mark Rylance and Shira Haas have joined TriStar Pictures feature adaptation of Kristin Hannah s novel, The Nightingale , starring Dakota and Elle Fanning, marking the first time the sisters will star in a film together.

The Details

The project will be produced for The Cantillon company, Dakota and Elle Fanning and Brittany Kahan Ward for Lewellen Pictures, and Reese Witherspoon and Lauren Neustadter for Hello Sunshine. Sony Pictures is releasing the film theatrically on , arriving in time for Valentine s Day and Presidents Day holiday weekend.

The Nightingale tells the story of two sisters during WWII who dare to embark on separate, dangerous paths in the fight for survival, love, and freedom in German-occupied, war-torn France.

Why This Matters

This is exactly the kind of news that gets fans excited or concerned.

The entertainment world moves fast, and this is a prime example.

The Bottom Line

This story is still developing, and we’ll keep you updated as more info drops.

Is this a W or an L? You decide.