Dakota Fanning and Elle Fanning Set to Star As Sisters in Best-Selling Novel Adaptation of THE NIGHTINGALE

Actresses and sisters Dakota Fanning (I Am Sam, Once Upon a Time in Hollywood) and Elle Fanning (Maleficent, I Think We’re Alone Now) have signed on to play sisters on the big screen for the first time in the book-to-film adaptation of Kristin Hannah’s worldwide best-selling novel, The Nightingale. The film is being directed by Melanie Laurent, who recently directed Elle Fanning in her film Galveston, and is also known for her leading role in Quentin Tarantino’s film Inglourious Basterds.

The Wrap provides the following description:

“The Nightingale” follows two sisters coming of age in France on the eve of World War II and tells the story or their struggle to survive the German occupation of France. The story is inspired by the courageous women of the French Resistance who helped downed Allied airmen escape Nazi-occupied territory and hid Jewish children.

This sounds like a great story and a perfect project for the talented sisters. They released the following statement together:

“The Nightingale will be the first time we act on screen together. We have played the same character at different ages but have never spoken to each other in front of a camera. For years, we have looked for a film to do with one another and then this gem appeared. As sisters, to share our artistry with each other while bringing such a powerful sister story to life is a dream come true. We are so lucky to have our fearless director, Melanie Laurent, to guide us along on the journey. Let’s do this, sister!!”

I love both of these actresses, and I enjoy a good historical drama, so I am interested in this film for sure. Will you be adding The Nightingale to your viewing list?