Everything We Know About ‘The Nightingale’ Movie So Far: Release Date, Stars & More
The long-delayed film adaptation of Kristin Hannah's bestselling novel 'The Nightingale' is now in active production following initial development before the pandemic. The project stars sisters Dakota and Elle Fanning in the lead roles and features an ensemble cast including Mark Rylance and Shira Haas, with filming currently underway in Budapest ahead of the scheduled March 2027 theatrical release.
The war drama centres on two sisters with distinct temperaments as they navigate German-occupied France during World War II, each finding their own path to resistance. The production team includes director Michael Morris, screenwriter Dana Stevens, and producers from Reese Witherspoon's Hello Sunshine production company alongside the Fanning sisters' Lewellen Pictures banner.
- Kristin Hannah's bestselling WWII novel 'The Nightingale' is being adapted into a film with a March 19, 2027 release date
- Dakota and Elle Fanning star as sisters Vianne and Isabelle alongside Mark Rylance, Shira Haas, and ensemble cast members
- Production is filming in Budapest under director Michael Morris, with Reese Witherspoon's Hello Sunshine among the producing companies