LOS ANGELES, Oct. 22 (UPI) — Chris Pine and Gugu Mbatha-Raw have signed on to play Meg Murry’s scientist parents in the big-screen adaptation of the late Madeline L’Engle’s classic fantasy novel “A Wrinkle in Time.”
Director Ava DuVernay announced the casting news on Twitter.
“‘Don’t hope it was a dream.’ Thrilled to confirm that Gugu Mbatha-Raw has joined #TeamWrinkle as Dr. Murry, Meg’s mom + brilliant scientist,” DuVernay tweeted Thursday.
“‘As she hugged her father, all was forgotten except joy.’ Wonderful way to end the week. Welcome to #WRINKLE, Chris!” the filmmaker followed up Friday.
Storm Reid will play the central role of Meg and the ensemble supporting her will include Oprah Winfrey, Reese Witherspoon and Mindy Kaling.
“Don’t hope it was a dream.” Thrilled to confirm that Gugu Mbatha-Raw has joined #TeamWrinkle as Dr. Murry, Meg’s mom + brilliant scientist.
