Its Me, MargaretJudy Blumes seminal coming-of-age novel.

In the 50 years since it was first published, the book has become a cultural touchstone.

And now Blumes story is coming to the big screen.

Are You There God Its Me Margaret Everything We Know About the Adaptation of Judy Blume’s Book

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Back in 2018,Deadline revealedthatAre You There God?

Its Me, Margaretwas officially in the works from Lionsgate.

Heres everything we know about the film so far.

Kathy Bates as Sylvia Simon

Kathy Bates as Sylvia Simon

When will the film be released?Are You There God?

Its Me, Margaretwill premiere in theaters on April 28.

How involved is Judy Blume?Blume famously rejected the film industrys requests to adapt her stories for decades.

Rachel McAdams as mom Barbara Simon and Abby Ryder Fortson as Margaret

Rachel McAdams as mom Barbara Simon and Abby Ryder Fortson as Margaret

A red-headed Kathy Bates appears in the film as Sylvia, Margarets grandmother.

This post will be updated.

Kathy Bates as Sylvia Simon and Abby Ryder Fortson as Margaret

Kathy Bates as Sylvia Simon and Abby Ryder Fortson as Margaret