Remarkably Bright Creatures (film)
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| Directed by | Olivia Newman |
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| Based on | Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt |
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| Cinematography | Ashley Connor |
| Edited by | Tamara Meem |
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| Distributed by | Netflix |
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| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
Remarkably Bright Creatures is an upcoming American mystery drama film co-written and directed by Olivia Newman. It is an adaptation of the novel of the same name by Shelby Van Pelt. It stars Sally Field, Lewis Pullman, Colm Meaney, Joan Chen, Kathy Baker, Beth Grant, Sofia Black-D'Elia, Laura Harris, and Alfred Molina.
Cast
- Sally Field as Tova
- Meghan Heffern as Young Tova
- Lewis Pullman as Cameron[1]
- Colm Meaney
- Joan Chen
- Kathy Baker
- Beth Grant
- Sofia Black-D'Elia
- Laura Harris as Andie
- Alfred Molina as Marcellus[1]
Production
In August 2024, it was announced that Netflix would be adapting Shelby Van Pelt's novel Remarkably Bright Creatures (2022). Olivia Newman had been hired to direct and co-write the screenplay with John Whittington, and Sally Field cast in the lead role as Tova.[2] In March 2025, Lewis Pullman, Colm Meaney, Joan Chen, Kathy Baker, Beth Grant, Sofia Black-D'Elia, and Laura Harris rounding out the rest of the cast.[3][4] By May 2025, principal photography had wrapped in Vancouver, Canada, with Ashley Connor serving as the cinematographer.[5]
Release
Remarkably Bright Creatures is scheduled to be released on Netflix on May 8, 2026.[6]
References
- ^ a b Bentley, Jean (March 10, 2026). "Remarkably Bright Creatures Octopus Marcellus Is Voiced by Alfred Molina". Tudum by Netflix. Retrieved March 15, 2026.
- ^ Kit, Borys (August 14, 2024). "Sally Field, 'Where the Crawdads Sing' Director Olivia Newman Adapting 'Remarkably Bright Creatures' (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved December 3, 2025.
- ^ Kit, Borys (March 11, 2025). "Lewis Pullman Joins Sally Field in 'Remarkably Bright Creatures' Adaptation (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved December 6, 2025.
- ^ "Joan Chen Joins Netflix's 'Remarkably Bright Creatures' Adaptation Alongside Sally Field". We Are Resonate. March 13, 2025. Retrieved December 6, 2025.
- ^ McIlvaine, Brookie (May 6, 2025). "Dive in to Remarkably Bright Creatures With Sally Field and Lewis Pullman". Netflix Tudum. Retrieved December 3, 2025.
- ^ Grobar, Matt (January 7, 2026). "Netflix's 2026 Film Slate: Dates For 'War Machine' & Other Titles, New Cast For Animated 'Swapped' Plus First-Look Pics For 'Enola Holmes 3,' More". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved January 7, 2026.