Abby Ryder Fortson and Rachel McAdams Join the Cast of Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret

Abby Ryder Fortson and Rachel McAdams are joining the cast of Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret. Fortson will be taking on the role of sixth grader, Margaret, while McAdams will be playing Margaret’s mom.

Based on the book by Judy Blume, the story follows Margaret Simon, a sixth grader who is questioning everything about adolescence and puberty, and searching the universe for whatever answers she can find. With her mother and grandmother trying to guide her through a time when everything is changing, they too find that you never stop questioning your path and defining what is meaningful in your life.

Production on the movie will begin this April! I am so excited to see Abby playing Margaret. This book was one of my favorites growing up and she is perfect casting for the part.

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