Elisabeth Moss to Adapt Emma Straub's 'American Fantasy' Novel
Originally published Jun 8, 2026
By Jennifer Maas · Variety
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Key points
- Elisabeth Moss is adapting Emma Straub's 'American Fantasy' novel into a film.
- The novel was published by Penguin Random House in April 2026.
- The film is being optioned by Love & Squalor Pictures, co-founded by Elisabeth Moss and Lindsey McManus.
A film adaptation of Emma Straub's novel 'American Fantasy' is in development, with Elisabeth Moss involved in the project. The novel, published by Penguin Random House in April 2026, follows the story of Annie, a recently divorced woman who boards a nostalgia-themed train. The project is being optioned by Moss and Lindsey McManus's Love & Squalor Pictures. The film is expected to bring Straub's narrative to the screen, with Moss's involvement signaling potential creative direction for the adaptation.
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