Overview
- Eilish is in advanced talks to play Esther Greenwood in a new adaptation of Sylvia Plath’s 1963 novel.
- Sarah Polley is attached to write and direct, marking her first feature since winning an adapted-screenplay Oscar for Women Talking.
- The project was originated and packaged by producer Joy Gorman Wettels with Plan B Entertainment and StudioCanal, with Focus Features in discussions to board for U.S. release.
- No additional casting, production start, or release timeline has been announced.
- Previous attempts to mount new adaptations stalled over the years, underscoring that the film remains in development despite high-profile attachments.