Sarah Gadon, actress in True Detective, will make her directorial debut soon. Lullabies For Little Criminals, Heather O’Neill’s award-winning novel from 2006, will be adapted by Gadon, although there is no set release date yet. Upon its release, O’Neill’s novel Lullabies For Little Criminals became an instant best-seller. Baby, a Montreal teen, is the protagonist of this tale. The tale follows Baby, a disturbed little girl who lives with her father, a heroin addict. Together, they navigate the dangers of the city’s seedy underbelly. Gadon will be making her directorial debut with this picture, although she is no stranger to the acting world.
The actress has appeared in several highly regarded television shows in supporting parts, including True Detective, Letterkenny, and 11.22.63. In addition, Gadon appeared in the Alias Grace miniseries on Netflix, for which he received an Emmy nomination. She has had roles in several films, including those directed by David Cronenberg, Denis Villeneuve, and Amma Asante (Belle). She will also co-star with Adam Driver in Michael Mann’s forthcoming film Ferrari. In addition, her latest film, North of Normal, had its world debut at the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) and was met with universal acclaim. The script for the film adaptation of the novel will also be written by Gadon.
Her resume as a screenwriter isn’t particularly long, however she did compose the 2018 TIFF opening night short film Paseo. TIFF also awarded her the Micki Moore Writer in Residence position for this year. The film festival created the residence to “assist women who are excellent Canadian feature-film screenwriters” by providing them with the time and space to work on their scripts with the help of a mentor. Furthermore, she has previously participated as a member of the Venice International Film Festival Jury. Gadon, Shawn Williamson, and Emily Alden will produce Lullabies for Little Criminals for Brightlight Pictures.
Synopsis
Baby, a thirteen-year-old who has a knack for making up stories and appreciating the little bits of joy that come her way, wavers between clinging to the security of her youth and giving in to the allure of adulthood. Her father Jules is more concerned with his drug habit than with Baby, but when Baby’s blooming beauty attracts the attention of a charismatic and dangerous local, a perilous situation arises that threatens to break Baby’s soul.