The Facts
Alice Rohrwacher is lining up a new feature film reportedly based on an illustrated novel by Audrey Niffenegger (2005). The announcement has already turned heads across the industry, thanks in part to a starry cast and a notable screenwriting partnership.
Attached to the project are Dakota Johnson, Saoirse Ronan, Jessie Buckley and Josh O’Connor. According to sources, Rohrwacher is co-writing the screenplay with novelist Ottessa Moshfegh, a pairing that merges distinct cinematic and literary sensibilities.
Why it matters
This is a rare crossover: an acclaimed Italian auteur working with prominent English-speaking actors. That mix usually points to international financing, a push for festival exposure and a film intended to travel beyond domestic markets. Having Moshfegh at the writing table also suggests the adaptation may lean into a literary, character-driven approach rather than a straightforward commercial rework.
Latest
Industry outlets have confirmed the principal cast and the co-written screenplay in the past day, though the project is still in its early phases. Expect more concrete production details and official announcements as the film moves toward preproduction.