Florence Pugh is set to star in and produce the film adaptation of Matt Haig’s bestselling novel “The Midnight Library,” with Garth Davis attached to direct, according to multiple reports. The project is being developed by Studiocanal and Blueprint Pictures, partners that first optioned the book in 2020. Pugh will portray Nora Seed, a woman who finds herself in a mysterious library located between life and death, where she encounters the possibility of exploring alternate versions of her life. The film is described as a fantasy drama and a “love letter to life.”
Variety reports that the screenplay is written by Laura Wade, whose work has been recognized with Olivier Awards. Both outlets frame the deal as part of Studiocanal’s activity ahead of the Cannes market, where the company is reportedly introducing the title to buyers and industry participants. No release date is provided in the available coverage.
