{"id":358853,"date":"2026-01-08T11:37:11","date_gmt":"2026-01-08T11:37:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/358853\/"},"modified":"2026-01-08T11:37:11","modified_gmt":"2026-01-08T11:37:11","slug":"netflix-announces-release-date-for-star-studded-drama-based-on-brilliant-bestseller","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/358853\/","title":{"rendered":"Netflix announces release date for star-studded drama based on ‘brilliant’ bestseller"},"content":{"rendered":"

An upcoming Netflix film is not to be missed as it\u2019s based on an eye-opening bestselling book\"NetflixNetflix announces release date for drama based on \u2018brilliant\u2019 bestseller(Image: NETFLIX)<\/p>\n

Netflix has lined up another unmissable drama film and it\u2019s based on an incredible bestselling novel.<\/p>\n

Featuring some iconic names and helmed by a director who brought another iconic novel to life, Remarkably Bright Creatures is coming on 8th May.<\/p>\n

Based on the debut novel by Shelby Van Pelt, the film will undoubtedly be highly anticipated by millions of readers as it spent an incredible 64 weeks on the New York Times bestseller list.<\/p>\n

Netflix<\/a>\u2019s official synopsis reads: \u201cA widow who works at a local aquarium finds joy again when she forms an unlikely bond with a giant Pacific octopus and a wayward young man who comes to town in search of family.<\/p>\n

\u201cTogether, they uncover a mystery that will lead them to a life-changing discovery and restore their sense of wonder.\u201d<\/p>\n

\"SallyTwo-time Oscar-winner Sally Field will lead the new Netflix film(Image: GETTY)<\/p>\n

Two-time Oscar-winning star Sally Field will portray widow Tova alongside Thunderbolts* and Top Gun: Maverick\u2019s breakout star Lewis Pullman.<\/p>\n

Director Olivia Newman, who previously brought Where the Crawdads Sing to life with Daisy Edgar-Jones, is helming the project with a script by John Whittington (Sonic the Hedgehog 3).<\/p>\n

Other major names in the cast include Colm Meaney (Bring Them Down), Joan Chen (The Wedding Banquet), Kathy Baker (Edward Scissorhands), Beth Grant (Little Miss Sunshine) and Sofia Black-D\u2019Elia (The Night Of).<\/p>\n

Originally published in 2022, Remarkably Bright Creatures has developed a passionate following of fans over the years who will no doubt be thrilled to see it being brought to life on-screen.<\/p>\n

\"Octopus\"Tova forms a surprising friendship with an octopus(Image: GETTY)<\/p>\n

There are plenty of five-star reviews on Goodreads, including from one reader who exclaimed: \u201cBRILLIANT!!! HEARTWARMING!!! WITTY!!!! A TRIUMPH!!!! I laughed out loud and sobbed my pretty little eyes out.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cIf you have not read this book do yourself a favor and please do,\u201d another fan implored.<\/p>\n

\u201cHow can you not fall in love with this book and the characters, especially Marcellus the giant octopus, and his observations of the human species.<\/p>\n

\"DaisyDirector Olivia Newman previously helmed the film adaptation of Where the Crawdads Sing(Image: SONY PICTURES)<\/p>\n

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\u201cThe fact that this was a debut book just blows my mind away. This story was entertaining, funny, cozy, full of love and friendship. This story is not my usual read but I am so happy I went out of the box and read it! The writing is so vibrant, emotional, captivating, and heartwarming. Now I just want a best friend who happens to be an octopus.\u201d<\/p>\n

And a final fan said: \u201cThis is a stunning debut! The writing is superb and the storyline is so endearing. I loved all characters, but specially the octopus. What a brilliant concept!\u201d<\/p>\n

Make sure you add what will no doubt prove to be a heartwarming and life-affirming story to the top of your Netflix watchlist this spring.<\/p>\n

Remarkably Bright Creatures will be released 8th May on Netflix.<\/p>\n

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