Florence Pugh is to star in and produce “The Midnight Library,” the long-awaited movie adaptation of Matt Haig’s bestselling novel.
Studiocanal and Blueprint Pictures — who first optioned the guide in 2020 — have additionally hooked up Garth Davis (“Lion”) to direct the characteristic, from a screenplay by Olivier-winning Laura Wade (“Rivals,” “The Riot Club”) and Olivier and Tony nominee Nick Payne (“We Live in Time,” “The Sense of an Ending”).
The movie is ready to enter pre-production this autumn, with taking pictures to begin initially of 2027. Studiocanal is launching worldwide gross sales on the 2026 Cannes market and can launch the movie theatrically throughout their territories of the U.Okay., France, Germany, Italy, Poland, Benelux, Australia and New Zealand.
In “The Midnight Library,” Nora Seed finds herself in a library between life and demise with the prospect to expertise all of the potential lives she may have lived. The story serves as allegorical exploration of psychological well being, specializing in melancholy, suicide and remorse.
First revealed by Canongate Books in 2020, the novel has offered 15 million copies worldwide and has been translated into 56 languages. The audiobook is learn by Oscar-nominated actress Carey Mulligan.
Graham Broadbent and Pete Czernin of Blueprint Footage will produce the movie with Anita Overland and Pugh. Blueprint’s Ben Knight and Diarmuid McKeown govt produce. Anna Marsh, Ron Halpern and Dan MacRae govt produce for Studiocanal. Haig additionally serves as govt producer.
“I couldn’t be more excited to reunite with Florence Pugh on ‘The Midnight Library,’” stated Davis, who directed Pugh within the upcoming Netflix sequence “East of Eden,” primarily based on the John Steinbeck novel. “Her warmth and talent are magical, and together I know we’ll do something special working with Matt’s iconic novel. This is a story that moves us both — a celebration of life in all its possibility and complexity. With Graham Broadbent, Blueprint Pictures and Studiocanal behind us, I can’t wait to illuminate this adventure.”
Added Haig: “I am so happy that Nora’s story is in such great hands, and that her myriad possibilities will be vividly reawakened by the absolute perfect team. And I can’t wait for people to see my book reimagined for the big screen.”
Pugh is represented by CAA, Brillstein Leisure Companions and legal professional JSSK. Davis is represented by United Expertise Company, Nameless Content material and Jackoway Tyerman. Haig is represented by Nick Marston and Camilla Younger at Curtis Brown and Clare Conville at Conville & Walsh. Wade is represented by Charlotte Knight (Knight Corridor Company). Payne is represented by Lily Williams at Curtis Brown and UTA within the U.S.
