‘The Midnight Library’ Starring Florence Pugh Lands at Paramount for $36 Million
Paramount has acquired the film adaptation of 'The Midnight Library' for $36 million, with Florence Pugh starring and Garth Davis directing. The film is based on Matt Haig's novel and will be distributed by Studiocanal in several countries, while Paramount handles the rest of the world. Pre-production is set to begin this fall, following a competitive bidding process at the Cannes Film Festival.
- ▪Paramount secured the rights to 'The Midnight Library' for $36 million.
- ▪Garth Davis will direct the film, with Florence Pugh in the lead role.
- ▪Studiocanal will distribute the film in multiple countries, while Paramount manages global distribution.
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Home > Creative Content > Movies ‘The Midnight Library’ Starring Florence Pugh Lands at Paramount for $36 Million Garth Davis is set to direct this feature adaptation of Matt Haig’s 2020 novel Alyssa Ray May 28, 2026 @ 9:43 PM Share on Social Media Share on Facebook Share on X (formerly Twitter) Share on LinkedIn Share on Email Getty Images “The Midnight Library,” the feature adaptation of Matt Haig’s novel with director Garth Davis and actress Florence Pugh attached, has landed at Paramount for $36 million. Paramount is said to have beaten out both Focus Features and Sony, who were reportedly also looking to secure the North American rights.
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