Her books were about women changing their lives, flouting convention, and addressing class tensions and extramarital sex. The author wrote 6 novels in total and was a bit ahead of her time, says producer Stephen Garrett. As the oldest film studio site in the world, Ealing itself was a vital part of London in 1939.įirst published in 1938, the novel “Miss Pettigrew Lives for a Day” was written by Winifred Watson (1907-2002). The film takes place in the London of 1939, as re-created by the filmmakers on location in the U.K., including at the storied Ealing Studios. The Oscar-winning McDormand says, This is a stylish and entertaining story about making choices and living with the consequences and right away I could clearly see myself playing the title role.Īdams, the Oscar nominee recently seen starring in the hit Enchanted, adds that the film is a female-driven story that originated from a female perspective the journey is about finding out what and who is right for you, what is truly best for you, and about being true to yourself even as you step outside of your comfort zone. What does it take to bring together one of the film industrys most respected actresses and one of its rising stars A fairy tale for adults, says director Bharat Nalluri of “Miss Pettigrew Lives for a Day,” which teams Frances McDormand and Amy Adams.
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