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Greta Gerwig has been cast as the lead in Maggie's Plan, the new film by Rebecca Miller, the latter's first directorial assignment since 2009's The Private Lives of Pippa Lee.Greta Gerwig has been cast as the lead in Maggie's Plan, the new film by Rebecca Miller, the latter's first directorial assignment since 2009's The Private Lives of Pippa Lee.
According to Deadline, Maggie's Plan is a "romantic comedy of manners", and quotes Miller as saying: "It's the story of a young woman and the joys and pitfalls of trying to make your own way in New York City". According to Deadline, Maggie's Plan is a "romantic comedy of manners", and quotes Miller as saying: "It's the story of a young woman and the joys and pitfalls of trying to make your own way in New York City."
Miller, who is also the author of recently published novel Jacob's Folly, has made films sparingly, with only four previous credits since her debut, Angela, in 1995. However, she has clocked up an impressive awards ration, with Angela winning two prizes at Sundance, its 2002 followup Personal Velocity taking the Sundance grand prize and an Independent Spirit award. Miller, who is also the author of recent novel Jacob's Folly, has made films sparingly, with only four previous credits since her debut, Angela, in 1995. However, she has clocked up an impressive awards ration, with Angela winning two prizes at Sundance, its 2002 follow-up Personal Velocity taking the Sundance grand prize and an Independent Spirit award.
Gerwig, who received plaudits for her role as a twentysomething free spirit in Frances Ha, including a Golden Globe nomination for best actress in a comedy or musical, was hailed by Miller as possessing "a very specific kind of innocent intelligence about her that made her perfect for this part." Gerwig, who received plaudits for her role as a twentysomething free spirit in Frances Ha, including a Golden Globe nomination for best actress in a comedy or musical, was hailed by Miller as possessing "a very specific kind of innocent intelligence about her that made her perfect for this part".
Miller says she plans to shoot Maggie's Plan later this year. Miller plans to shoot Maggie's Plan later this year.
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