Who is among the Nightingale actors? Elle and Dakota Fanning star in the movie

Book lovers are overjoyed Kristin HannahBooks nightingale In the movie, an already impressive cast announced it will come to life in the movie.

sisters Dakota and Elle Fanning The screen will be shared in the movie adaptation of the movie’s “Bestselling Historical Novels”.

“The Nightingale tells the stories of two sisters, which are separated by years and years of experience, each embarking on its own dangerous path, on the path of survival, love and freedom of the German-occupied, war-torn France, a heartbreaking beauty novel – celebrating the resilience of the human spirit and the durability of women,” the book concludes.

Keep scrolling for the latest performance updates about this movie:

Dakota and Elle Fanning were cast as “Nightingale”

Dakota and Elle share their excitement about working together on the film in July 2025.

“The Nightingale will be the first time we’re performing on screen together. We play the same roles at different ages, but never talk to each other in front of the camera. For years we’ve been looking for one another’s movie and then the gem comes up,” they said in a joint statement. “As sisters, it’s a dream come true to share our artistic nature with each other while bringing such a powerful sister story into life. We’re lucky to have fearless director Melanie Laurent guide us on the journey. Let’s do it, sister!!”

Elle will portray the character Isabelle, while Dakota will play Vianne on IMDB. They used to be in 2001 I’m Sam But not together appear on the screen because they play the younger version of the same role and the older version.

Fans react to Dakota and Elle Fanning’s “Nightingale” actor

Hannah excitedly shared the announcement that her book is making a movie via Instagram.

“Cold! Such a perfect actor, the first time is a beautiful story,” one commented under a July 2025 post, as the second person wrote: “Best news ever!!!!!!

“My favorite book! I will reread it again! I guess Dakota will be Vianne and Elle will be Isabelle🥰,” the third person shared.

The fourth person said, “This is exactly what I portrayed when I read it. 👏Perfect.”

When will the “Nightingale” be released?

Fannings fans will have to wait longer to see Dakota and Elle play magic on the screen.

“Can we buy tickets now? The Dakota and Elle Fanning sisters will be starring in the movie for the first time to adapt Kristin Hannah’s global book “Nightingale,” Hannah’s official Instagram announcement. “The #theighingalemovie, directed by Michael Morris, will be released only on February 12, 2027.”