Dolly Parton to Star in Movie Adaptation of ‘Run, Rose, Run’ Novel
She's teaming up with Reece Witherspoon!
Dolly Parton is heading back to the silver screen, set to star in the upcoming film adaptation of her recently released debut novel, Run, Rose, Run. But she’s not the only big name involved.
Set to co-produce the movie along side Parton and her best-selling co-author, James Patterson, is Hollywood superstar and Nashville native Reece Witherspoon.
Here’s the background:
Run, Rose, Run is the story of a young woman who comes to Nashville chasing country music dreams. “The source of her heart-wrenching songs is a brutal secret she has tried desperately to hide, but the past she has fled is reaching out to control her future — and it may destroy everything she has worked for.”
The book was released on March 7 (the same day Parton co-hosted the 57th annual ACM Awards), and a companion album of new songs inspired by the story came out March 4. There’s no word on what role Parton will play or when the movie will come out, but we do know that Witherspoon has brought her Hello Sunshine media company into the project, which “puts women at the center of every story it creates, celebrates and discovers.”
“Growing up in Nashville, I’ve loved Dolly since the moment I heard her magical voice and saw her luminous personality shine onstage,” Witherspoon says. “Beyond her magnetic presence as an artist and performer, she is one of the greatest songwriters and storytellers of our time. Her impact knows no bounds — as a musician, actor, writer, businesswoman, activist and all around incredible human being — Dolly Parton is not only an icon to me, but a true inspiration to women and girls everywhere. My admiration for her grew to even greater heights when reading Run, Rose, Run, a gripping and heartbreaking book I couldn’t put down. I couldn’t feel more honored to be working alongside her and James to bring this remarkable story to the screen.”
“It has been a joy working with Dolly Parton on this book,” Patterson adds. “It’s a great story that we are both proud of. And, in partnership with Reese Witherspoon and Hello Sunshine, we will produce a great movie.”
“I’m proud, excited and honored to be working with my good friend Reese Witherspoon and Hello Sunshine on the movie of Run, Rose, Run from the novel I co-wrote with James Patterson,” Parton concludes. “James and I love Reese and look forward to working with her and her wonderful team.”
Sounds Like Nashville will be sure to keep you updated as new details emerge.
