The Goldfinch enthralled readers after its Pulitzer-winning release as an acclaimed novel, and now it’s poised to have the same effect on filmgoers as it arrives in theaters in 2019. Wondering when you can see it, who’s starring in it, and who’s behind the camera? Here’s everything you need to know.
Fans of Donna Tartt’s work have grown accustomed to waiting — her shortest gap between novels is the ten-year drought that spanned between her 1992 debut The Secret History and its follow-up, The Little Friend — so the fact that The Goldfinch has taken six years to make its way to the big screen is almost to be expected.
But for those who’ve been eager to see this story brought to life in theaters, that patience will soon be rewarded: The Goldfinch is scheduled to arrive on September 13th, 2019.
A fall release date for a major motion picture tends to signal the studio’s belief that the film in question could be a contender during awards season. After blockbuster season fades in August, audiences tend to be in the mood for more serious fare — and awards voters are also more likely to remember a movie that earned acclaim later in the year. Whether this confidence pays off after critics have their say remains to be seen, but this release date bodes well for the way studio execs feel about The Goldfinch.
When it came time to cast The Goldfinch’s main character, Theo, the minds behind the film knew they would have to cast someone who could shoulder every bit of the protagonist’s intense, harrowing emotional journey. Keep watching the video to learn more about the blockbuster hit of 2019 you haven’t heard of yet!
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