• The Hub

    News, Notes, Talk

    Today in brilliant casting moves: Kristin Scott Thomas will play Mrs. Danvers in Netflix’s adaptation of Rebecca.

    Emily Temple
    By 
    May 10, 2019, 12:23pm

    In what can only be described as an act of inspired casting, the truly brilliant Kristin Scott Thomas will be joining Lily James and Armie Hammer in Ben Wheatley’s upcoming adaptation of Daphne du Maurier’s gothic masterpiece Rebecca—as all-time classic villain Mrs. Danvers, of course. If Netflix didn’t already take my money on a regular basis, I would be shaking it at them now.

    Article continues after advertisement
    Remove Ads

    In the meantime, might I suggest this essay about reading Rebecca in the age of Trump?

    adaptations Armie Hammer Ben Wheatley casting news Daphne du Maurier Kristin Scott Thomas Lily James Netflix Rebecca

    • We Need Your Help:

    Become a Lit Hub Supporting Member

    Lit Hub has always brought you the best of the book world for free—no paywall. But our future relies on you. In return for your contribution, you'll get an ad-free site experience, editors' picks, and our Joan Didion tote bag. Most importantly, you'll keep independent book coverage alive and thriving.