The Cactus by Sarah Haywood is getting adapted into a movie on Netflix, likely to star Reese Witherspoon. For all the details about this upcoming romantic comedy film, here’s what we know about The Cactus Netflix movie so far:
What’s it about? What’s the plot?
From IMDB: “An unexpected pregnancy at 45 causes a reserved woman to rethink the structured life she has created for herself and leads her on an unconventional journey toward love, family and learning to embrace the unexpected.”
The Cactus was published in in January 2018. It was selected as Reese’s Book Club pick in June 2019.
What format will it be? Will The Cactus adaptation be a Movie or a Series?
It’s planned as a feature movie.
Who’s behind it?
Netflix acquired the Reese Witherspoon-led project to adapt The Cactus as a movie in May 2020.
What’s the status of The Cactus adaptation?
The adaptation is has currently been optioned and is in development at Netflix.
Who’s in the cast?
No casting details have been released yet, but Reese Witherspoon is likely to star as the main character of Susan Green.
When will it be released?
Currently unknown.
Is there a trailer or teaser available?
Not yet! Stay tuned.
The Cactus Movie Development Timeline
January 25, 2018 The Cactus (novel) is released.
May 12, 2020 Reese Witherspoon To Star In Netflix Romcom From Hello Sunshine ‘The Cactus’
What is the status of the film?