Amy Adams to star in 'Nightbitch' adaptation

Amy Adams to star in 'Nightbitch' adaptation

Actor Amy Adams is set to headline Annapurna Pictures' upcoming adaptation of author Rachel Yoder's novel "Nightbitch". The studio has acquired the rights for the book after a round of competitive bidding and has started developing it into a feature film, reported Deadline. Yoder's novel, which will be published in 2021, explores motherhood via a darkly comedic portrayal of an unnamed woman and former artist, thrust into stay-at-home domesticity after the birth of her son, becomes worried she's turning into a dog.

The author will adapt the film's screenplay from her book and will also serve as executive producer alongside Megan Ellison, Sue Naegle, and Sammy Scher for Annapurna. Adams and Stacy O'Neil will produce through their Bond Group Entertainment banner. Amy Adams pursued dancing as well as musical theater and auditioned for TV and film roles until she landed several that launched her into fame. Adams has since starred in such popular films as Junebug, Enchanted, Doubt, Julie & Julia and Man of Steel, among many others. She has received several Academy Award nominations and earned Golden Globes for her performances in American Hustle, Big Eyes and the miniseries Sharp Objects.