Rebecca Rubin Film and Media ReporterRachel McAdams and Abby Ryder Fortson have been cast in “Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret,” an adaptation of Judy Blume’s beloved coming-of-age book.Ryder Fortson will play Margaret Simon, a sixth grade girl who is going through puberty and searches the universe for any answers she can find.
McAdams is portraying Margaret’s mother, Barbara. The movie, set up at Lionsgate, will be written and directed by Kelly Fremon Craig.
It’s expected to begin production in April.“Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret” was first published in 1970 and remains hugely popular among young, budding readers.
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