The Fanning sisters will finally be sharing the screen for the first time ever!
On Tuesday (July 22), it was announced that Dakota and Elle Fanning will portray sisters in the upcoming movie adaption of Kristin Hannah’s book The Nightingale.
The best-selling novels tells “the story of two sisters coming of age in France on the eve of World War II and their struggle to survive and resist the German occupation of France. It was inspired by the courageous women of the French Resistance who helped downed Allied airmen escape Nazi-occupied territory and hid Jewish children,” according to The Hollywood Reporter.
Keep reading to find out more…“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,” Dakota, 31, and Elle, 27, shared in a join statement.
“As sisters, to share our artistry with each other while bringing such a powerful sister story to life is a dream come true,” they continued. “We are so lucky to have our fearless director, Melanie Laurent, to guide us along on the journey. Let’s do this, sister!!”
In 2023, it was announced it was announced that Dakota and Elle are also developing a TV series based on this star’s memoir!
The Nightingale is slated to hit theaters on February 12, 2027.
Source: justjared.com