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The ‘Where the Crawdads Sing’ Film Finally Has A Release Date

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We knew when Reese Witherspoon picked the coming-of-age mystery Where The Crawdads Sing—which spent more than 130 weeks on the New York Times bestseller list—as her monthly Reese’s Book Club pick in September 2018, it was only a matter of time before an adaptation would follow. Witherspoon has a sizable track record of scooping up smash-hit literature and giving it the Hollywood razzle-dazzle: Her projects include book-to-screen transformations of Wild, Gone Girl, Big Little Lies, Little Fires Everywhere, and the upcoming Daisy Jones & The Six.

But Crawdads will be a decidedly different project for the actress. The story does not fit easily into any one genre and focuses almost entirely on one very young narrator: Kya, the so-called “Marsh Girl,” a mysterious and lonesome figure along the Carolina coast. In the Delia Owens novel, this girl lives in Barkley Cove, a quiet coastal town in North Carolina during the 1960s. She’s lived there, alone in her shack, for years, ever since her entire family left her behind, one after the other. Although Kya’s secretly a brilliant naturalist, the locals view her with wariness and even disgust—so when local heartthrob Chase Andrews is found dead one evening, the blame falls squarely on Kya’s shoulders. On October 21, 2021, Hello Sunshine announced Normal People breakout Daisy Edgar-Jones would lead the film in the role of Kya.

We’re curious to see where Witherspoon, Edgar-Jones, and their colleagues take this beloved tale. Here’s what we know so far.

Daisy Edgar-Jones will star as Kya.

The breakout star of Normal People will take on the role of Kya in the film. Edgar-Jones played Marianne in the Hulu adaptation of Sally Rooney’s beloved novel, and the role of Kya is just as high-profile—and close to the literary community—as the Emmy-nominated miniseries.

“I read the book in a day and a half,” Edgar-Jones told ELLE. “[Kya’s] such a wonderfully complex character—there’s a load of stuff to delve really deep into.”

The film has found its male leads.

On January 25, Deadline reported that Crawdads had cast two new stars: Taylor John Smith and Harris Dickinson. Smith will play Tate Walker, a young fisherman from Barkley Cove who falls in love with Kya and eventually teaches her to read and write before heading off to college. Dickinson will tackle Chase Andrews, the star quarterback whose murder sparks Kya’s trial.

We know who else will round out the cast, but not who they’ll play.

Deadline reported that, as of April 2021, Crawdads has added newcomer Jojo Regina to play the role of “Little Kya.” The outlet also supplied the names of other new cast members, but not the roles they’ll fill. Those announced include Ahna O’Reilly, Garret Dillahunt, Sterling Macer Jr., and Michael Hyatt.

Then, in June 2021, it was announced Eric Ladin will join the film as Eric Chastain, the North Carolina state prosecutor who seeks to convict Kya of Chase’s murder.

Filming is in motion.

On April 27, Sony Pictures released an image from the set of Where The Crawdads Sing, captioned, “And so it begins.” Edgar-Jones shared a similar shot on her Instagram stories after the cast’s first day at work.

screenshot of daisy edgar jones's instagram, showing where the crawdads sing filming

Daisy Edgar-Jones

Although the story takes place in North Carolina, production will film throughout parts of Louisiana, including New Orleans. Once wrapped, fans should expect a 2022 release date.

The book itself has had an incredible journey.

Where The Crawdads Sing wasn’t supposed to be a bestseller. Before its publication, Owens was a relative unknown, a 70-year-old scientist who had never published a novel before and had been working on the draft for a decade. According to the New York Times, Putnam only printed 28,000 initial copies. But by the end of 2019, Crawdads had sold more copies than any other adult title that year—and it’s still selling, well into 2020.

“I’ve never seen anything like this in 30 years,” Jaci Updike, president of sales for Penguin Random House, told The New York Times. “This book has broken all the friggin’ rules. We like to have a comparison title so that we can do sales forecasts, but in this case none of the comparisons work.”

The author was once at the heart of a real-life murder mystery.

Yes, Owens was a relative unknown at the time of her novel’s publication—but she wasn’t entirely unknown. She and her now-former husband, Mark, had been the subject of both a 1996 ABC documentary and a 2010 New Yorker feature examining their time as conservationists in Zambia, where they involved themselves in wildlife research and anti-poaching operations. One such mission in 1995 received widespread attention after an unidentified African poacher was tragically shot and killed. Although the Owenses were reportedly not at the scene of the shooting—and they’ve never been implicated for the murder—some remain suspicious nonetheless.

There’ve been no recent developments in the case, the Times reports. But Jeffrey Goldberg, the author of the New Yorker feature, told Slate, “a number of people started emailing me about this book, readers who made the connection between the Delia Owens of Crawdads and the Delia Owens of the New Yorker investigation. So I got a copy of Crawdads and I have to say I found it strange and uncomfortable to be reading the story of a Southern loner, a noble naturalist…[and] what is described as a righteously motivated murder in the remote wild.”

Delia told the Times she was never accused of wrongdoing. “I was not involved,” she said. “There was never a case, there was nothing.”

Olivia Newman will direct the film.

Per The Hollywood Reporter, Olivia Newman will helm the film adaptation of Where The Crawdads Sing. Her previous directing work includes episodes of FBI, Chicago Fire, and Chicago PD, but her first feature film is perhaps the most captivating entry in her repertoire so far. First Match follows the story of a 15-year-old Brooklynite seeking to reconnect with her estranged father by joining the local boys’ wrestling team. You can watch it on Netflix right now.

Lucy Alibar is writing the script.

Although Newman will direct and oversee a rewrite, Beasts of the Southern Wild alum Lucy Alibar will write the Crawdads script. Based on her previous experience—she adapted Beasts of the Southern Wild from her own one-act play, Juicy and Delicious—there’s little reason to doubt she’ll bring the very best of Owens’s story to life. We don’t have any details yet as to what Alibar might tweak from the novel, but given the critical buzz that surrounded Beasts, we trust her with the pen in her hand.

Expect a June 2022 release date.

As reported by Deadline, the film is expected to hit theaters on June 24, 2022, hopefully when theaters are running at full and normal capacity once again.

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Jennifer Lopez Joined Ben Affleck In L.A. With Kids For Thanksgiving

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On Wednesday night, Jennifer Lopez arrived in Los Angeles with her 13-year-old twins Max and Emme. The family was likely there to join Lopez’s boyfriend, Ben Affleck, for the Thanksgiving holiday. Lopez recently returned from the much colder climate of British Columbia, Canada, where she was filming her latest project, The Mother.

J. Lo touched down in her private jet wearing a teddy fur coat from Coach’s Autumn/Winter 2019 collection, and a pair of Ugg boots. Classic airplane outfit, celebrity style. Lopez and Affleck originally dated in 2002 and broke up in 2004. Their romance was rekindled earlier this year, soon after Lopez ended her relationship with baseball player Alex Rodriguez. The new couple went official in July, while celebrating Lopez’s 52nd birthday abroad.

Affleck’s most recent relationship with Ana de Armas ended in January after about a year together. He had divorced ex-wife Jennifer Garner in 2015 after being married for almost a decade. Garner and Affleck had three daughters, Violet, Seraphina, and Sam.

Before traveling back to the U.S., Lopez posted a story to Instagram Reels about how grateful she was to be headed home.

“Hey everybody, it’s my last day here shooting on The Mother out in Smithers in the snow, it’s been beautiful, but tonight I’m on my way home,” she said, as she walked through the wild landscape in a black coat and beanie.

“I’m so excited for Thanksgiving! I hope everybody has an amazing weekend with their families and their loved ones, there’s so much to be grateful for this year. I’m on my way!”

This is the first major holiday of the year since Lopez and Affleck reunited, so it’s likely to be a big one for both families.

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Everlane’s Black Friday Sale is Packed With Winter Essentials

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This is not a drill: Everlane just kicked off its Black Friday sale. Now through Monday, November 29, the direct-to-consumer brand is offering 20 to 40% off its cozy sweaters, minimalist activewear, and popular jeans. If you’re not super familiar with Everlane, let me spell it out for you: this is a big deal.

The e-tailer might be known for making sustainable, ethically made clothes and accessories at a fair, affordable price, but Everlane rarely has sales beyond its Choose What You Pay section. So, if you want to stock up on cute basics for less, now’s your time to shop.

And, in true Everlane fashion, the brand is taking this opportunity to give back. Everlane is partnering with Rodale Institute and help U.S. farmers transition their farmland to regenerative organic—and donating $15 per order to the cause. A great sale that gives back? I’m sold.

But, hurry! These deals are going to sell out fast, so you won’t want to waste any time filling your e-cart.

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1

The Cloud Turtleneck

$150 $105 (30% off)

Sweater weather is officially here, so why not pick up a few fresh layers? This turtleneck is the S’s: snuggly, stylish, and on sale. 

2

The Authentic Stretch High-Rise Skinny Jeans

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$78 $58 (25% off)

Looking for a great pair of jeans, minus the markup? Everlane’s classic skinny style is not only super stretchy, but it’ll look good with everything from chunky sweaters to silky blouses.

3

The ReNew Teddy Slippers

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$65 $39 (40% off)

Why limit the shearling trend to the upper half of your body? These plush slippers will give even your most worn-in sweats a stylish edge.

4

The Chunky Cardigan

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$110 $77 (30% off)

Sure, this may not be the cardigan Taylor Swift was talking about. But, with an exaggerated collar and ribbed finish, this style would definitely score top marks from the singer herself. 

5

The Canvas Utility Boots

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$115 $59 (40% off)

Brave the cold weather in style with Everlane’s chic boots. The canvas uppers and thick sole make these an ideal, all-weather option.

6

The Lofty-Knit Henley

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$150 $105 (30% off)

Made with a nubby blend of merino wool, alpaca, and recycled nylon, this henley is perfect for a cozy night in, yet stylish enough to wear in public.

7

The Perform Bike Shorts

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$45 $22 (51% off)

No, you can never have too many stretchy pants. Everlane’s bike shorts ooze major Lady Di vibes — for under $25, no less.

8

The ReLeather Court Sneakers

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$110 $66 (40% off)

Made with recycled leather, these refresh sneakers will serve up major curb appeal — and Mother Nature’s seal of approval. 

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The Field Dress

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$100 $60 (40% off)

Found: a fun, flouncy frock you can wear year-round. For a wintry take, pair with opaque tights and your favorite chunky boots.

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The Cozy-Stretch Wide-Leg Sweatpants

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$150 $75 (50% off)

With a straight-legged silhouette and wool material, it’s safe to say these are the chicest sweatpants we’ve ever seen. To sweeten an already enticing offer, this pair is half off.

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The Organic Cotton Flannel Popover

$80 $56 (30% off)

Everlane reimagined the traditional flannel with a cropped silhouette, voluminous sleeves, and a slew of minimalist colors.

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The Studio Bag

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$275 $192 (30% off)

Large enough to fit all your essentials, but not too big that it’ll weigh you down, Everlane’s Studio Bag is the perfect everyday purse.

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The ReNew Long Liner

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$158 $118 (25% off)

House Stark was right: winter really is coming. Made with recycled materials, this liner is a great layering piece that’s considerably chicer than the yesteryear’s Michelin Man-worthy parkas.

14

The Felted Merino Beanie

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$50 $30 (40% off)

All set on clothes? Pick up this cheery beanie, which is 40% off its original price.

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