Netflix Debuts 'Remarkably Bright Creatures' Directed
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- Netflix will stream the film adaptation of Shelby Van Pelt’s novel “Remarkably Bright Creatures” on its platform.
- Olivia Newman directed the movie and described the octopus Marcellus as a protagonist whose journey mirrors the human characters’ search for home.
- Alfred Molina was cast to voice the CGI octopus Marcellus, delivering the “erudite” and “Pacific‑Northwest” tone the director wanted.
- Sally Field plays the grieving widow Tova Sullivan, who works at the local aquarium.
- Lewis Pullman portrays Cameron, a musician whose arrival sparks the connection between Tova and Marcellus.
Why it matters: Netflix hopes the film will attract viewers and improve subscriber retention, while the creative team gains prestige; the release is a strategic move to counter recent share decline.
