Florence Pugh to Star in ‘The Midnight Library’ Film Adaptation

May 25, 2026

Florence Pugh is set to star in and produce The Midnight Library, based on Matt Haig’s bestselling novel. Directed by Lion filmmaker Garth Davis, the fantasy drama follows a woman who explores alternate versions of her life inside a mysterious library between life and death. The project is expected to begin pre-production this fall, with filming planned for early 2027.

Florence Pugh is taking on another major role. This time, it starts inside a mysterious library.
Florence Pugh is taking on another major role. This time, it starts inside a mysterious library.

Florence Pugh is set to star in and produce The Midnight Library, based on Matt Haig’s bestselling novel.

The story blends fantasy and emotion. One woman faces countless possibilities.
The story blends fantasy and emotion. One woman faces countless possibilities.

The adaptation follows Nora Seed as she explores alternate versions of her life between life and death.

Every shelf holds a different future. Regret becomes part of the journey.
Every shelf holds a different future. Regret becomes part of the journey.

The novel centers on choices, missed opportunities, and the question of how life might have unfolded differently.

Pugh is not only starring. She is helping shape the project too.
Pugh is not only starring. She is helping shape the project too.

Alongside acting in the film, Pugh will also serve as a producer on the adaptation.

A familiar creative partnership returns. Garth Davis is back behind the camera.
A familiar creative partnership returns. Garth Davis is back behind the camera.

Director Garth Davis, known for Lion, will helm the project after previously working with Pugh on East of Eden.

Literary adaptations keep finding momentum. This one arrives with strong expectations.
Literary adaptations keep finding momentum. This one arrives with strong expectations.

Matt Haig’s novel became an international bestseller and gained a large global readership.

The production timeline is already moving. Preparation begins later this year.
The production timeline is already moving. Preparation begins later this year.

The Midnight Library is expected to enter pre-production this fall ahead of filming in early 2027.

The themes are deeply personal. Possibility drives the entire story.
The themes are deeply personal. Possibility drives the entire story.

The film explores emotional questions around identity, purpose, and the paths people never take.

Pugh has become known for emotionally demanding performances across both independent films and
Pugh has become known for emotionally demanding performances across both independent films and

Pugh has become known for emotionally demanding performances across both independent films and major studio productions.

Another bestselling novel heads to the screen. Florence Pugh now leads the next chapter.
Another bestselling novel heads to the screen. Florence Pugh now leads the next chapter.

With a major director and acclaimed source material attached, The Midnight Library is shaping up as a high-profile adaptation.