WHITE BIRD in theaters August 25, 2023

Cast: Helen Mirren, Ariella Glaser, Orlando Schwerdt, Bryce Gheisar with Gillian Anderson

Directed by: Marc Forster

Screenplay by: Mark Bomback

Based on the Book by: R.J. Palacio

Produced by: Todd Lieberman, p.g.a., David Hoberman, p.g.a., R.J. Palacio

Synopsis: From the best-selling author of Wonder, the book that sparked a movement to “choose kind,” comes the inspirational next chapter. In White Bird, we follow Julian (Bryce Gheisar), who has struggled to belong ever since he was expelled from his former school for his treatment of Auggie Pullman. To transform his life, Julian’s grandmother (Helen Mirren) finally reveals to Julian her own story of courage — during her youth in Nazi-occupied France, a boy shelters her from mortal danger. They find first love in a stunning, magical world of their own creation, while the boy’s mother (Gillian Anderson) risks everything to keep her safe. From director Marc Forster (Finding Neverland and Christopher Robin), screenwriter Mark Bomback, and based on R.J. Palacio’s book, White Bird: A Wonder Story, like Wonder before it, is an uplifting movie about how one act of kindness can live on forever.

Lionsgate presents, in association with Participant, a Lionsgate/Mandeville Films production, in association with 2DUX2 Productions.