Judy Blume's beloved novel, Are You There, God? It's Me, Margaret,” is almost ready to hit the big screen. The first trailer was released by Lionsgate on Thursday.
The “Are you there God? It's Me, Margaret” is written and directed by Kelly Fremon Craig, best known for her 2016 directorial debut “Edge of Seventeen”. The film closely follows the plot of Blume's original novel, which centers on Margaret Simon, an 11-year-old sixth grader who moves with her parents from New York City to the suburb of Farbrook, N.J. The daughter of an interfaith marriage, between a Jewish father and a Christian mother: Margaret struggles with her relationship with religion and often prays to God despite living in a secular home. The book follows Margaret on her spiritual journey, as she adjusts to her new surroundings and deals with the onset of puberty.
Director: Kelly Fremon Craig
Writers: Judy Blume, Kelly Fremon Craig
Stars: Rachel McAdams, Kathy Bates, Abby Ryder Fortson
Following the post, “Are you there, God? It's Me, Margaret” was an immediate success, landing on The New York Times Best Books of the Year list and being widely appreciated for its candid portrayal of her childhood. The book's exploration of sexual and religious themes has also made it a frequent target of censorship and banning. Blume refused to allow an adaptation of the novel until 2018, when she licensed the rights to Fremon Craig and James L. Brooks, who are producing the film through their Gracie Films banner.
Abby Ryder Fortson, who played Cassie Lang in Marvel's "Ant-Man" film series, plays Margaret, while Rachel McAdams and Benny Safdie play her parents and Kathy Bates plays her paternal grandmother. Sylvia. Craig executive produces with Jonathan McCoy and Jarin Rossiter, while Brooks produces with Julie Ansell and Richard Sakai. Lionsgate will distribute the film.
"Are you there God? It's Me, Margaret” opens in theaters on April 28.
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