Are You There, God? It’s Me, Margaret Is Finally Getting the Hollywood Treatment

— like, it’s literally been 50 years since the book was released and Blume has been courting offers to adapt it for about that long.The celebrated children’s and young adult author approved director Kelly Fremon Craig and producer James L. Brooks for the project.

Fremon Craig and Brooks previously worked together on another coming-of-age film,Naturally, the rights to such a timeless and beloved title were desired by many studios and streaming platforms. Ultimately, Lionsgate won out at auction, allotting the adaptation a $30 million budget.“I knew when I met Kelly and Jim I was incredibly lucky to have them heading up Team Margaret,” Blume shared in a statement.

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