Elle Fanning & Sarah Paulson Set For Mirrah Foulkes’ ‘I Am Sybil’ Based On Famed Case Of Multiple Personality Disorder

that explores the gripping true story behind the best-selling book and cultural-sensation case of Sybil, one of the first mainstream cases of dissociative identity disorder , which spurred questions in the public consciousness around identity and mental health.‘Companion’: Lukas Gage, Megan Suri & Harvey Guillén Board New Line’s Sci-Fi Thriller From ‘Barbarian’ Team

Sybil was a pseudonym given to Shirley Mason in a 1973 work of nonfiction by Flora Rheta Schreiber, which examined the young woman’s treatment for MPD by psychologist Connie Wilbur. The source material the new film will draw on is Debbie Nathan’s 2011 book, one of a number of texts that dispute the facts of Schreiber’s account.

While the producers wouldn’t confirm the roles that Fanning and Paulson will be playing, sources have Fanning as Mason, with Paulson as Wilbur.Sybil . The first, starring Sally Field and Joanne Woodward, debuted on NBC in 1976, while the second starring Tammy Blanchard, Jessica Lange and JoBeth Williams premiered on CBS in 2007.

Entertainment Entertainment Latest News, Entertainment Entertainment Headlines

Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.

Sarah Polley’s ‘Women Talking’ Wins at Bali Film Festival – Global BulletinWINNING WAYS “Women Talking,” which won Sarah Polley an Oscar for best adapted screenplay, was this weekend named best narrative feature at the Bali International Film Festival (aka the Balinale). …
Source: Variety - 🏆 108. / 63 Read more »

Sarah Goldberg on the ‘Barry’ finale, Sally’s fate and that bold endingThe Emmy-nominated actress did a deep dive into the “Barry” series finale, reflected on her journey with the show and looked ahead to what’s next.
Source: washingtonpost - 🏆 95. / 72 Read more »

Dierks Bentley, Elle King, Lainey Wilson to Host ‘CMA Fest’ Television Special‘CMA Fest’ will air Wednesday, July 19 on ABC.
Source: billboard - 🏆 112. / 63 Read more »