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Are Y'all There God? It'southward Me, Margaret Release Date, Cast, And Plot - What Nosotros Know So Far

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Last yr, information technology was announced that Lionsgate would be adapting the 1970 coming-of-age novel, "Are Yous There God? It'south Me, Margaret," by Judy Blume. Recently, more and more information has been coming out about the adaptation of the dear immature adult volume, which thankfully appears to be on track.

Co-ordinate to The Hollywood Reporter, when the adaptation was first appear, Lionsgate was determined to be the visitor to take on this project and ultimately won the bidding state of war. Filmmaker Kelly Fremon Craig volition be taking on the project as both author and manager. Fremon Craig's directorial debut was another coming-of-historic period movie: "Border of Seventeen," which starred Hailee Steinfeld and came out in 2016. Blume has previously refused adaptation requests of this book, but later meeting with Fremon Craig and producer Amy Brooks, was convinced. Blume recently told Entertainment Weekly, "This is a team who cares well-nigh the book and understands it — I thought, let's do this while I'm even so around to savour it."

Fans of the book and of Blume, a love author with almost xxx books to her proper name, are likely itching to know all of the details about the upcoming films. Hither is a breakdown of what nosotros know so far.

When will Are You lot There God? It's Me, Margaret be released?

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Considering that the volume was start published in 1970, over 50 years ago, this adaptation is a long fourth dimension coming. At that place are now quite a few fans — from those who read the book as a immature teen to current teens — waiting to see Margaret's journey on screen. We now know when audiences can expect to shed a few tears in the theater, equally Deadline has announced the motion-picture show will come up out on September 16, 2022. This is on track with what had come out previously, every bit Amusement Weekly published a report on how product would brainstorm in Apr 2022, and so filming should wrap up relatively quickly if it's to meet its September release date.

From what Lionsgate told THR, information technology seems as though they are taking on the project thoughtfully and advisedly. Lionsgate president of production Erin Westerman said, "This championship was an canticle when nosotros start read it as teens, and information technology remains timeless and relevant considering nothing has captured the coming-of-age experience with the aforementioned authenticity, truth and respect. For that reason, Judy Blume is a beacon for women and girls. Kelly Fremon Craig is a filmmaker we accept adored and chased for years."

Westerman added, "Together, they delivered an adaptation that captures all the telescopic and potential of the championship; the themes of identity, loneliness, confidence and kindness are urgent, ageless and more necessary today than e'er before." Sounds like it'll exist worth the wait.

Who volition exist in Are You lot There God? It's Me, Margaret?

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As of today, three main cast members take been attached and announced. In February, Entertainment Weekly reported that Abby Ryder Fortson will be taking on the titular function of Margaret Simon, a immature girl going through the ups and downs of sixth grade and growing up. Along with Fortson, it was announced that Rachel McAdams would be taking on the role of her female parent, Barbara. Additionally, Borderline appear that Kathy Bates has officially been cast in the adaptation and will be playing Margaret's grandmother, Sylvia.

12-year-one-time Fortson has appeared in some supporting roles, such as in the "Ant-Human being" films, as well as HBO's "Togetherness," but this will be her first starring role. She told EW, "Margaret and I are really similar. I love her. She'south so goofy and awesome. She'south all middle and love and just wants to have friends and figure out who she is."

Author Judy Blume likewise spoke to EW about the casting choices, saying, "My readers are always fantasy-casting my books, but I've never washed that. Just you know it when you run into it, and Abby is a natural. And I'yard so excited that Margaret got a funny, sexy, sassy mom in Rachel [McAdams]."

What will Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret be about?

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The adaptation will probable follow closely to the source material, considering how much everyone involved has expressed the squad's thoughtful approach to translating this story to the large screen.

The book centers on 11-yr-old (almost 12) Margaret Simon, who moves with her family from New York City to a town in New Jersey. Her parents are of different religions (her mother is Christian and her father is Jewish), but have raised Margaret without any religious amalgamation. Still, she often prays on her ain, saying, "Are you in that location, God? Information technology'southward me, Margaret." The story follows Margaret as she deals with the everyday concerns of her age, including puberty, first crushes, and getting her showtime period. She as well finds herself questioning her lack of one religious focus, and condign curious about different modes of worship.

Fortson, in apprehension of taking on the atomic number 82 function, read the book for the get-go time after being cast. She told EW about her feel, "I loved how information technology speaks non only to girls, simply to everyone, all around the globe, because nosotros all go through changes growing upwards. This book is important because some girls don't get the hazard to talk to anyone about their torso and what happens to them when it changes, and this book tells them information technology's going to be okay, you're normal, it but matters who you lot are within."

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