After months of hearing about casting news, we finally have an official release date for the upcoming big-screen adaptation of Lois Lowry’s best-selling novel, THE GIVER!
August 15, 2014 is the date we will all be rushing to line up at the theatres to watch this star-studded adaptation of one of the most beloved young adult novels of all time. Starring Jeff Bridges as the titular Giver and co-starring Meryl Streep, Alexander Skarsgard and new comer Brenton Thwaites as Jonas, the movie has been in the works for years.
THE GIVER tells the story of a futuristic society in which children are assigned their careers when they come of age. Jonas is tasked with the job of becoming the Receiver of Memory and must go to the Giver who will bestow all his knowledge on to Jonas to carry on for future generations.
Did you read THE GIVER? Are you looking forward to the movie?