‘Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret’–The Classic Banned Book Is Finally Getting Made Into A Movie

While you discuss coming-of-age tales written for younger ladies, many consider Judy Blume’s huge success, Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret. Printed in 1970, the e book’s 11-year-old titular character struggles with all of the little moments of girlhood that we cringe at once we assume again to our Center College years. It’s boys, bras, and the dreaded first menstruation. It follows younger Margaret as she has to maneuver states away and begin recent making new pals, all whereas puberty looms over her.

Regardless of successful awards and recognition ever because it was first printed, Are You There God?… was closely censored and banned by many because of exploring sexuality, younger ladies’s altering our bodies, and inherit questioning of faith. With this wealthy historical past, it’s stunning that the e book is barely now getting a movie adaptation over 50 years later because of Lionsgate–and it’s popping out quickly. Right here’s what we all know concerning the film to date:

It’s obtained heavy-hitters like Kathy Bates and Rachel McAdams.

The very first thing you run to if you wish to know if a film can be good or not is the solid listing. For Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret, you’ve obtained two heavy-hitters on the solid. Finest Actress Oscar winner Kathy Bates (Distress) stars as Margaret’s sassy grandmother, Sylvia. Judging by the trailer–which we’ll get into later–she’s channeling some traditional grandmother guilt-trip vitality.

Oscar-nominated powerhouse Rachel McAdams performs Margaret’s stressed-out, long-suffering mom. Contemplating her vary, from Imply Women to The Pocket book, we’ve obtained our hopes up excessive that she’ll be the appropriate match.

It stars acquainted face Abby Ryder Fortson as Margaret.

The filmmakers didn’t go for some unknown in relation to filling the position for Margaret. You may acknowledge Abby Ryder Fortson from a couple of locations. She performed Paul Rudd’s humorous daughter within the Marvel Ant-Man movies in addition to  Billy within the romantic drama Ceaselessly My Woman. She stated on a latest pink carpet:

“I feel the factor that actually drew me to the mission was the sensation that we are able to all connect with the story of Margaret, as a result of we’re all going by that point in our lives–most of us nonetheless are–the place we’re attempting to determine ourselves out and attempting to construct the items of ourselves collectively.”

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The filmmakers flew out to Key West to get Judy Blume’s blessing.

The supply materials was first printed again in 1970, so what took so lengthy for it to lastly be tailored right into a function movie? Apparently creator Judy Blume has been very hesitant to have her story made right into a film. What modified this time? Producer James L. Brooks (Jerry Maguire) and writer-director Kelly Fremon Craig (The Fringe of Seventeen) ended up flying out to Key West, Florida to speak to Blume and her husband in individual about their imaginative and prescient for the variation. Brooks stated in an unique interview with Deadline:

“It was like a working dialog and we misplaced ourselves within the work. We obtained as much as go, with this uncertainty of every thing taking place so quick after we’d simply shared one another’s ideas, and her husband George stated, ‘So we’re doing this!’ After which we have been all hugging.”

James L. Brooks, Deadline

It’s such an lovely scene, picturing this small group of creatives hugging whereas on a seashore in Key West. It seems like Judy Blume lastly discovered the appropriate individuals to inform her story, which bodes nicely for the way it’ll prove.

It’s obtained a spring 2023 launch date.

You aren’t going to have to attend too lengthy to observe all of the pre-teen angst on the massive display screen. Regardless of solely simply getting a first-look trailer, Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret is popping out April 28, 2023. It seems prefer it’ll have a typical theater launch.

The trailer simply dropped.

Getting enthusiastic about Are You There God?… but? Take a look at the trailer under.