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All-Star Cast for Billie Eilish’s ‘The Bell Jar’ Adaptation Revealed
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In Short: An all-star cast has been confirmed for the upcoming film adaptation of Sylvia Plath’s 'The Bell Jar,' directed by Sarah Polley.
The upcoming film adaptation of Sylvia Plath’s 1963 novel "The Bell Jar," directed by Sarah Polley, has rounded out its cast with an impressive lineup. Billie Eilish will star as the lead character, Esther Greenwood, alongside Connor Storrie, who will play Marco. Other notable additions to the cast include Lily Taylor as Jay Cee, Ella Beatty as Joan, and Maggie Kuntz as Doreen.
According to reports, the cast also includes Carey Mulligan, who will portray Esther’s mother, Mrs. Greenwood. The full cast was officially confirmed following the wrap of production, with the film marking Eilish’s feature film acting debut. The cast was rumored to include Connor Storrie, whose casting was confirmed by a Canadian museum in July 2026, though Focus Features did not officially announce the news until September 8.
The adaptation, which is set to premiere in October 2026, will also feature Dylan Hawco, Lili Taylor, Ella Beatty, and Maggie Kuntz in supporting roles. The film is produced by Focus Features and is based on the seminal novel by Sylvia Plath.
In a recent announcement, the video for the anime adaptation of the manga by Gyōmuyōmochi was revealed, featuring more cast members, the opening theme song "Ember Torch" by the rock band sumika, and a premiere date of October 6. The manga, which was launched in November 2021, has since moved to Kodansha's Comic Days app.
The film adaptation of "The Bell Jar" is expected to draw significant attention due to Eilish's involvement and the high-profile cast. The movie is set to be a significant milestone in Eilish's acting career, following her previous forays into acting.
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- The filmmaker assembled an acclaimed supporting cast to join Eilish, including Oscar- and Emmy-nominee Carey Mulligan, whom Variety exclusively reported signed on to play Esther’s mother, Mrs. Greenwood.