Director Ava DuVernay just shared the first photos of the cast of the new Wrinkle In Time movie, a second adaptation of Madeleine L'Engle’s classic book of the same name, originally published in 1963.
If these photos are any indication, the film is on the path to be much better than the first, which L’Engle once told Newsweek, “Yes, I expected it to be bad, and it is.” It was.
The new Wrinkle In Time boasts performances from The Office’s Mindy Kaling as Mrs. Who, none other than Reese Witherspoon as Mrs. Whatsit and Oprah Winfrey in the flesh as Mrs. Which. Moonlight star Andre Holland is also seen in the photos, set to play Principal Jenkins.
As far as child actors, the film secured raw talent in Storm Reid (12 Years a Slave), Levi Miller (Pan), Rowan Blanchard (Girl Meets World, Spy Kids) and up-and-coming eight-year-old Deric McCabe will play the boy genius, Charles. Zach Galifianakis, Chris Pine, Michael Pena and Gugu Mbatha-Raw also have roles, but do not appear in the released photos.
If a Wrinkle In Time was one of your favorite childhood books, prepare yourself to experience all the feels while scrolling through the dozen behind the scenes pictures below.
WRINKLE IN TIME. In theaters. April 6, 2018. ? pic.twitter.com/8CQ9o1BAgR
— Ava DuVernay (@ava) March 12, 2017
That's a wrap on @RowanBlanchard! She joined us for a few days and made a big impression. She's a real artist with a voice. Thanks, Rowan. ? pic.twitter.com/rr00XTiV5c
— Ava DuVernay (@ava) March 12, 2017
That's a WRINKLE IN TIME wrap on #AndreHolland. A dream of an actor and a man. Thanks, Dre. ? pic.twitter.com/wPXxC2cSDi
— Ava DuVernay (@ava) March 12, 2017
That's a wrap on our golden boy and incredible discovery @DericMccabe. This child has a spirit like no one else. You'll see. Thanks, D! ? pic.twitter.com/B07BHtt2zN
— Ava DuVernay (@ava) March 12, 2017
That's a wrap on @LeviZaneMiller for WRINKLE IN TIME. Our leading man. An actor with great power. And a gentleman already. Thanks, Levi! ? pic.twitter.com/UJNW99yeRq
— Ava DuVernay (@ava) March 12, 2017
That's a wrap on @StormReid. Hands down, one of the most formidable actors I've worked with. The world will know her name. Love you, @Storm. pic.twitter.com/xM2FiOywaH
— Ava DuVernay (@ava) March 12, 2017
The great @StormReid is Meg. She does it all. Happiness. Heartbreak. Action. Emotion. And w/ grace. Our hero. In the story. And on the set. pic.twitter.com/dKYcDW6B76
— Ava DuVernay (@ava) March 12, 2017
Thanks to the truly beautiful crew of WRINKLE IN TIME and our studio for standing with me every step of the way. Extraordinary experience. pic.twitter.com/1Zyxg39fgO
— Ava DuVernay (@ava) March 12, 2017
Principal photography for WRINKLE IN TIME wrapped last night! An epic adventure. I loved each and every minute. xo! pic.twitter.com/D3z5J6KBIz
— Ava DuVernay (@ava) March 12, 2017
That's a wrap on @Oprah for WRINKLE! Gosh, we had fun. My great friend. Her role as MRS. WHICH is literally out of this world. Thanks, OW. ? pic.twitter.com/dk1KuGyw1F
— Ava DuVernay (@ava) March 12, 2017
That's a wrap on @RWitherspoon! She blew me away everyday with her tremendous talent. But more than that, w/ her kindness. Thanks, Reese! ? pic.twitter.com/BPCsvoOdKJ
— Ava DuVernay (@ava) March 12, 2017
That's a wrap on @MindyKaling! She was the very first WRINKLE casting idea I had. So grateful she said yes! Thanks, Mindy! Love to you! ? pic.twitter.com/RoCIQukc2G
— Ava DuVernay (@ava) March 12, 2017
In A Wrinkle in Time, Meg, Calvin and Charles search for Meg’s father, Dr. Alex Murry, with guidance from Mrs. Whatsit, Mrs. Who and Mrs. Which.
A Wrinkle In Time arrives in theaters April 6, 2018.
