So I read The Secret Life of Bees last year by Sue Monk Kidd and I totally loved it. I remember running into my boss’ office telling her the whole story because I knew she didn’t find it interesting. Total love.
Jennifer Hudson, Queen Latifah and Sophie Okonedo are signed on to star in Fox Searchlight’s The Secret Lives of Bees, with Dakota Fanning in talks to join them.
Alicia Keys is also in talks to join the cast of Bees, which will be adapted and directed by Gina Prince-Bythewood (Love & Basketball), according to a published report.
Based on the 2002 novel by Sue Monk Kidd, the project is set in South Carolina in 1964 and would feature Fanning as a 14-year-old girl who runs away from home with her caregiver (Hudson). They take refuge with a trio of sassy beekeeping sisters.
This book is amazing. Hooray for a movie!
January 9, 2008 at 10:06 am |
Since I work for the publishing company that publishes this book – I guess I have to rep’ it. I should prob. read it first tho. maybe.
March 19, 2008 at 11:28 pm |
This book was amazing!!!
March 20, 2008 at 11:59 am |
i definitely wanted to become a bee keeper. insane.
April 2, 2008 at 1:25 am |
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