A new film adaptation of Audrey Niffenegger’s bestselling novel, Three Incestuous Sisters, is bringing together a prominent cast featuring Dakota Johnson, Saoirse Ronan, Jessie Buckley, and Josh O’Connor. The project, directed by Italian filmmaker Alice Rohrwacher, is based loosely on the book, though plot details have been kept confidential. Production is slated to start in April.
Indian Paintbrush is financing and producing the film, with Johnson and Ro Donnelly producing for TeaTime Pictures alongside Steven Rales for Indian Paintbrush. Rohrwacher also serves as a producer while contributing the screenplay in collaboration with writer Ottessa Moshfegh.
Recent Career Highlights of the Lead Actors
Dakota Johnson is currently building momentum following her roles in the romantic drama Materialists, opposite Chris Evans and Pedro Pascal, and the film Daddio, where she starred alongside Sean Penn. Her involvement in this thriller marks a continuation of her diverse film portfolio.
Saoirse Ronan recently received positive feedback for her performance in The Outrun and is presently filming a Sam Mendes project about The Beatles, where she portrays Linda McCartney. She also appeared in Bad Apples, demonstrating her versatility.
Jessie Buckley earned critical acclaim for her lead role in the Oscar-nominated film Hamnet, which garnered her a Best Actress Oscar nomination and a Golden Globe win. Buckley is set to appear in The Bride next week, sharing the screen with Christian Bale.
Josh O’Connor was seen in the latest Knives Out installment, Wake Up Dead Man, and will star alongside Emily Blunt in Steven Spielberg’s UFO-themed movie Disclosure Day, continuing his rise in high-profile projects.
Director and Production Team Credentials
Alice Rohrwacher’s recent film, La Chimera (2023), featuring O’Connor and Isabella Rossellini, premiered at Cannes and was named among the top five international films of 2023 by the National Board of Review. Rohrwacher is honored with the 2026 European Film Academy Achievement in World Cinema Award, underscoring her growing reputation in global cinema.
The film’s cast and crew are represented by prominent agencies: Rohrwacher by UTA, Johnson by CAA, Untitled Entertainment, and Johnson Shapiro Slewett & Kole, Ronan by CAA, Buckley by CAA and United Agents, and O’Connor by CAA and Independent Talent Group. Moshfegh is represented by WME and Entertainment 360, while Niffenegger is with Anonymous Content and Regal Hoffmann & Associates.
Anticipated Impact and Next Steps
The combination of acclaimed talent in front of and behind the camera positions this adaptation as a highly anticipated film project. With principal photography beginning soon, industry watchers are eager to see how Rohrwacher’s vision interprets Niffenegger’s complex narrative. The film is expected to add significant weight to the careers of those involved and contribute to the year’s most talked-about releases.
