Brief
Sadie Sink in Talks to Star and Produce A24 Adaptation of Emma Cline’s ‘The Guest’
A24 and Square Peg are negotiating with the Stranger Things alum and writer‑director Lorene Scafaria on the upcoming adaptation.
By Felo News Desk · Published
Sadie Sink is in talks to star in and produce a feature film adaptation of Emma Cline’s novel The Guest, sources confirm. A24 and Square Peg are negotiating the rights, while writer‑director Lorene Scafaria is slated to direct.
What happened
The novel, published by Penguin Random House in 2024, follows a calculating grifter navigating the summer‑time Hamptons. A24 and Square Peg entered negotiations to adapt the book, and both sources report that Sink is being considered for the lead role and as a producer. Scafaria, known for Hustlers and her work on Succession, is in talks to helm the project.
What the reports add
The Hollywood Reporter notes that the novel was long‑listed for the Pen/Faulkner award and named a best‑book pick by publications such as The New Yorker, Time and NPR. Variety adds that the book was also highlighted by The Washington Post and mentions that Cline’s earlier novel Switzy was long‑listed for the 2024 Booker Prize. Variety further links Sink’s recent Marvel work, citing her role as Jean Grey in “Spider‑Man: Brand New Day,” the highest‑grossing domestic film of July 2026.
What was said
Both outlets quote no direct statements from Sink or Scafaria; the reports rely on industry confirmation of the negotiations.
How it came about
Felo News previously covered Emma Cline’s literary success in its September 26 article on the cultural impact of best‑selling books. The current adaptation follows the novel’s critical acclaim and aligns with A24’s recent focus on literary adaptations.
Key facts
- Sadie Sink is in talks to star in and produce a film adaptation of Emma Cline’s novel The Guest. (hollywoodreporter.com)
- A24 and Square Peg are negotiating the adaptation rights. (hollywoodreporter.com)
- Writer‑director Lorene Scafaria is in talks to direct the project. (variety.com)
- The Guest was published in 2024 by Penguin Random House and was long‑listed for the Pen/Faulkner award. (variety.com)
- The novel was named a best‑book pick by The New Yorker, Time, NPR and The Washington Post. (variety.com)
Sources
- [1] hollywoodreporter.com
- [2] variety.com
