The latest film adaptation of Louisa May Alcott's Little Women hails from Oscar-nominated director Greta Gerwig, and she's amassed one hell of a cast. Like in Alcott's 1868 classic, the new film follows four sisters — Amy, Jo, Beth, and Meg — who live with their mother in Massachusetts during the Civil War era. Since their funds have dwindled and their father is away at war, the girls come of age together while experiencing life's highs and lows.
The novel has been adapted for film six times, as well as having inspired TV musicals, plays, and even operas. Most recently it was turned into a PBS miniseries starring Stranger Things actress Maya Hawke as Jo, as well as Kathryn Newton, Dylan Baker, and Willa Fitzgerald. Gerwig's film, however, is by far the most A-list cast assembled in a while, so check out who's on board the project, ahead!
It's a big Ladybird reunion! Gerwig's former leading lady, Saoirse Ronan, is back to lead the director's second film, playing the protagonist and second-eldest sister, Josephine "Jo" March.
Speaking of Ladybird, Timothée Chalamet is set to play the family's next doore neighbor and Jo's first love, Theodore "Laurie" Laurence. As anyone who's read the book knows, his connection to the March sisters ends up differently than one might expect.
Beauty and the Beast's very own Belle is playing Meg, Jo's older sister.
It was initially believed that Meryl Streep would play family matriarch Marmee March, but in the end she was cast as Josephine March, the girls' wealthy aunt.
The Big Little Lies alum has taken on the role Streep was originally in talks for: Marmee March. Here's hoping Marmee is a little more forgiving than Renata Klein.
The Sharp Objects breakout star is playing the sweet, family-oriented Beth March.
The buzzy British actress, who's appeared in Outlaw King and Midsommar, plays the stubborn, slightly vindictive, love-obsessed Amy.
The Happy Valley star plays John Brooke, Laurie's tutor. Thanks to his close proximity to the March family, he ends up making an important connection with one of the sisters.
The French actor came on board the project to play Friedrich Bhaer, a noted professor who crosses paths with Jo March.