Daisy Edgar-Jones to Star in 'Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow' Film Adaptation

The 'Normal People' and 'Twisters' actress will headline the Paramount Pictures project based on the bestselling novel.

Published on Mar. 5, 2026

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Daisy Edgar-Jones has been cast as the lead in the upcoming film adaptation of Gabrielle Zevin's acclaimed novel 'Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow.' The story follows the lives and creative partnership of two friends, Sadie Green and Sam Masur, as they build a successful video game studio called Unfair Games over several decades. Siân Heder, the Oscar-winning director of 'CODA,' is attached to helm the project and adapt the screenplay.

Why it matters

Edgar-Jones' casting in the lead role continues her rise as a sought-after young actress, following acclaimed performances in 'Normal People,' 'Where the Crawdads Sing,' and 'Twisters.' The adaptation of the bestselling novel, which has been praised as one of the best books of the 21st century, also represents a high-profile project for Paramount Pictures as they look to develop new intellectual property into successful film franchises.

The details

In the film, Edgar-Jones will play Sadie Green, a brilliant game designer who collaborates with her friend Sam Masur to build a successful video game studio called Unfair Games. The story spans several decades as it follows their creative partnership and personal lives. Siân Heder, the Oscar-winning director of 'CODA,' is attached to helm the project and adapt the screenplay based on drafts by Mark Bomback and the novel's author, Gabrielle Zevin.

  • The novel 'Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow' was published in 2022.
  • The film adaptation is currently in development at Paramount Pictures.

The players

Daisy Edgar-Jones

A rising young actress known for her roles in 'Normal People,' 'Where the Crawdads Sing,' and 'Twisters.'

Gabrielle Zevin

The author of the bestselling novel 'Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow,' which has been praised as one of the best books of the 21st century.

Siân Heder

The Oscar-winning director of 'CODA' who is attached to helm the film adaptation and adapt the screenplay.

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What they’re saying

“Daisy Edgar-Jones will star in Paramount's upcoming adaptation of Gabrielle Zevin's best-selling novel 'Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow.' It's the story of two friends whose lives first intersect in childhood and college, following them as they become creative partners in the video game business.”

— Brent Lang, Reporter (Variety)

What’s next

The roles of Sam Masur and Marx Watanabe, Sadie's co-collaborators, have not yet been cast. Production timelines and a release date for the film adaptation have not been announced.

The takeaway

Daisy Edgar-Jones' casting as the lead in the film adaptation of the acclaimed novel 'Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow' represents a major career milestone for the rising young actress. The project, which is being developed by Paramount Pictures, also signals the studio's continued interest in adapting popular literary works into successful film franchises.