Dakota Johnson, Saoirse Ronan, Jessie Buckley to star in ‘Three Incestuous Sisters’ adaptation - All we know

Audrey Niffenegger captivated readers with her 2005 illustrated novella The Three Incestuous Sisters, a gothic tale of sibling rivalry set by a lonely seaside house. It follows sisters Ophile, Clothilde, and Bettine, whose lives unravel when stranger Paris arrives, sparking jealousy, love, revenge, sabotage, and tragedy. Despite the provocative title, the story emphasises melodrama over literal incest.

A dream ensemble takes shape

Now, this dark fairy tale is getting a big-screen glow-up. Dakota Johnson, Saoirse Ronan, Jessie Buckley, and Josh O’Connor lead the film adaptation, directed by Italian auteur Alice Rohrwacher. The project, loosely based on Niffenegger’s work, promises a fresh take on the sisters’ tangled bonds filled with jealousy, romance, and despair.

Rohrwacher co-wrote the script with Ottessa Moshfegh for the production set to start in April.

Star cast riding high

Dakota Johnson fresh off ‘Materialists’ with Chris Evans and Pedro Pascal, along with the intimate 'Daddio' alongside Sean Penn, brings her cool intensity to the mix.

Saoirse Ronan dazzled in ‘The Outrun’ and is filming as Linda McCartney in 'The Beatles' biopic, while also starring in 'Bad Apples'.

Jessie Buckley who scored an Oscar nomination for her lead actress role in ‘Hamnet’; will take over screens in 'The Bride' with Christian Bale.

Josh O’Connor who thrilled audiences in ‘Knives Out: Wake Up Dead Man’, joins Steven Spielberg’s Disclosure Day UFO thriller with Emily Blunt.Get the latest entertainment updates from the Times of India, along with the latest Hindi movies, upcoming Hindi movies in 2026 , and Telugu movies.”