Dakota and Elle Fanning Make History: Sisters to Star Together in 'The Nightingale'

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00:00Dakota and Elle Fanning make history, sisters to star together in The Nightingale. Book lovers

00:06rejoice. Kristen Hanna's beloved novel, The Nightingale, is making its way to the big screen,

00:12and the casting announcement is nothing short of spectacular. Actresses Dakota and Elle Fanning

00:18will share the screen for the first time in this eagerly anticipated adaptation of the best-selling

00:23historical fiction novel. The Nightingale tells the stories of two sisters, separated by years

00:29and experience, by ideals, passion, and circumstance, each embarking on her own dangerous path toward

00:36survival, love, and freedom in German-occupied, war-torn France. A heartbreakingly beautiful

00:42novel that celebrates the resilience of the human spirit and the durability of women.

00:47The book's summary explained. Dakota and Elle expressed their excitement in a joint statement

00:52released in July. The Nightingale will be the first time we act on screen together.

00:57We have played the same character at different ages, but have never spoken to each other in

01:02front of a camera. For years, we have looked for a film to do with one another, and then this gem

01:06appeared, they said. In this film, Elle will portray Isabelle, while Dakota takes on the role of Vian,

01:13according to IMDb. The sisters previously appeared in the 2001 film I Am Sam, but did not share screen time.

01:21Fans could hardly contain their excitement about Dakota and Elle's casting.

01:25Hannah took to Instagram to celebrate the news, and her followers responded enthusiastically.

01:30Chills! Such a perfect casting and what a beautiful story to be in together for the first time,

01:36one fan commented on the July post. Another follower gushed,

01:40Best news ever! For fans eager to see the Fanning sisters light up the screen, patience is key.

01:47The official announcement revealed, Directed by Michael Morris,

01:50The Nightingale movie is coming exclusively to theaters February 12, 2027.