Lewis Pullman's Cameron is hired as Tova's (Sally Field) replacement as the cleaning lady in an aquarium, but they don't get along in the trailer of Remarkably Bright Creatures. Netflix unveiled the trailer for the book-to-film adaptation on Wednesday. Alfred Molina is also a part of the cast as the voice of the Octopus.
Tova and Cameron don't get along initially, as the latter knows nothing about cleaning but is in dire need of the job. Their backgrounds and personal stories eventually make them connect, along with their relationship with Marcellus, a giant Pacific octopus living at the facility. Cameron, meanwhile, has newly moved to town to discover something about his family and past. The film promises to showcase an uncanny friendship between the three characters.
Remarkably Bright Creatures is an adaptation of Shelby Van Pelt's popular novel of the same name. Colm Meaney, Joan Chen, Kathy Baker, Beth Grant, and Sofia Black D'Elia are also a part of the cast. Where the Crawdads Sing director Olivia Newman is the director of the adaptation. John Whittington (Sonic the Hedgehog 3) co-wrote the script with director Newman.
Popularly referred to as "that octopus book", Remarkably Bright Creatures was published in 2022 by Ecco and became a quick sensation through word of mouth. It has been on the New York Times bestseller list for 64 weeks. Having sold over 2 million copies, the book reportedly went through a minimum of 30 printings.
Night Owl's Bryan Unkeless and Peter Craig have produced the adaptation along with Anonymous Content's David Levine. Night Owl's Alyssa Rodrigues and Anonymous Content's Tony Lipp, Erika Hampson, Newman, and Van Pelt have served as executive producers.
Remarkably Bright Creatures will premiere on Netflix on May 8, marking the occasion of Mother's Day.
