Literary Adaptations Hit the Big Screen in 2019
The latter part of 2019 showcases a variety of film adaptations. Among them is "IT – Capitolo due," a sequel to Andy Muschietti's successful 2017 film, bringing back adult characters from Derry, Maine, with Bill Skarsgård reprising his role as Pennywise. Matteo Garrone's "Pinocchio," set to debut on Christmas, features Roberto Benigni as Geppetto and includes special prosthetic makeup by Mark Coulier. "Martin Eden," directed by Pietro Marcello and starring Luca Marinelli, premieres on September 4 at the 76th Venice Film Festival. Dome Karukoski's "Tolkien" delves into J.R.R. Tolkien's formative years. Donato Carrisi's "L'uomo del labirinto" features Toni Servillo alongside Dustin Hoffmann, while John Crowley's "Il Cardellino" adapts Donna Tartt's novel, starring Nicole Kidman. Greta Gerwig's "Piccole donne" is set for release on December 25.
Key facts
- IT – Capitolo due is the sequel to the 2017 film IT, directed by Andy Muschietti.
- IT – Capitolo due reunites adult characters in Derry, Maine, 27 years after the first film.
- Bill Skarsgård reprises his role as Pennywise in IT – Capitolo due.
- Warner Bros. distributes IT – Capitolo due.
- Matteo Garrone's Pinocchio features Roberto Benigni as Geppetto.
- Pinocchio uses prosthetic makeup by Mark Coulier and digital effects by Rachael Penfold.
- Pinocchio also stars Gigi Proietti, Rocco Papaleo, and Massimo Ceccherini.
- Martin Eden is directed by Pietro Marcello and stars Luca Marinelli.
- Martin Eden is one of three Italian films in competition at the 76th Venice Film Festival.
- Martin Eden releases on September 4.
- Tolkien is a biopic directed by Dome Karukoski about J.R.R. Tolkien.
- Tolkien focuses on Tolkien's youth, World War I, and his literary career.
- L'uomo del labirinto is directed by Donato Carrisi and stars Toni Servillo and Dustin Hoffmann.
- L'uomo del labirinto likely debuts at the Rome Film Festival.
- Il Cardellino is directed by John Crowley and adapts Donna Tartt's novel.
- Il Cardellino stars Nicole Kidman, Sarah Paulson, and Jeffrey Wright.
- Piccole donne is directed by Greta Gerwig and adapts Louisa May Alcott's novel.
- Piccole donne stars Meryl Streep, Laura Dern, Emma Watson, and Timothée Chalamet.
- Piccole donne releases in US theaters on December 25.
Entities
Artists
- Andy Muschietti
- Bill Skarsgård
- Matteo Garrone
- Roberto Benigni
- Mark Coulier
- Rachael Penfold
- Gigi Proietti
- Rocco Papaleo
- Massimo Ceccherini
- Pietro Marcello
- Luca Marinelli
- Dome Karukoski
- J.R.R. Tolkien
- Donato Carrisi
- Toni Servillo
- Dustin Hoffmann
- John Crowley
- Donna Tartt
- Nicole Kidman
- Sarah Paulson
- Jeffrey Wright
- Greta Gerwig
- Louisa May Alcott
- Meryl Streep
- Laura Dern
- Emma Watson
- Timothée Chalamet
- Stephen King
- Alberto Barbera
- Margherita Bordino
Institutions
- Warner Bros.
- Rai Cinema
- Artribune
- Venice Film Festival
- Rome Film Festival
- Metropolitan Museum of Art
Locations
- Derry
- Maine
- United States
- Venice
- Italy
- Rome
- Oxford
- United Kingdom