A strong cast of actors join forces for “The Giver” adaptation

I haven’t had the privilege yet to read the critically acclaimed Newberry Award winning novel “The Giver” but it’s definitely on my list.  And with the number of big names who are set to join the movie adaptation, I might have to nudge it up a few places.

 

“Deadline” reports that Meryl Streep and Jeff Bridges are set to join the film which will be directed by Catch a Fire director Philip Noyce.  Streep will play the head elder of a (seemingly) Utopian society, while Bridges will play the “Receiver of Memories.”  “The Wrap” also reports that Alexander Skarsgard and Cameron Monaghan are attached. 

For those of you unfamiliar with the novel here’s a brief synopsis:

 

Jonas's world is perfect. Everything is under control. There is no war or fear of pain. There are no choices. Every person is assigned a role in the community. When Jonas turns 12 he is singled out to receive special training from The Giver. The Giver alone holds the memories of the true pain and pleasure of life. Now, it is time for Jonas to receive the truth. There is no turning back.

 

 

I’m a sucker for dystopiannovels and films, everything from Farenheit 451 to the severely underrated Equilibrium so I’ll definitely check this one out.  Principal photography is set to begin two months from now in South Africa.