Friday, April 8, 2011 / 10:58 am
Katherine To Produce & Star In The Knitting Circle For HBO
Katherine Heigl is set to star in the movie adaptation of Ann Hood's best-selling novel, "The Knitting Circle". In her first collaboration with HBO, she will also produce the movie with her mother and producing partner Nancy Heigl via their Abishag banner. Pine Street Pictures will also produce.
HBO Films has optioned the rights to the best-seller which will be scripted by Dirty Sexy Money creator and award-winning playright Craig Wright. This marks Wright's return to HBO where he started his TV writing career on Six Feet Under, earning both Emmy and WGA nominations for his work.
Katherine will play Mary Baxter, the central character in Hood's semi autobiographical novel, about a mother mourning the death of her young daughter and struggling to overcome the grief that jeopardizes every aspect of her life, including her marriage. The book tells the tale of how she begins to find her way back into the world through a knitting circle and the stories its members share.
My name is Lorne Adrain. I am Ann Hood’s husband. We are all thrilled that you are doing this project and we look forward to seeing a film that is as thoughtful and inspiring and fun as Ann’s book! If anyone can pull it off, it is you! thanks very much.
sincerely,
lorne
So EXCITED! She is going to do incredible! Now I just need to go get the book!
I like you very much. Do you know where Poland is?
Just know that you have fans here also 
When wil be ready this film???? I can whait to see it
I’m happy that The Knitting Circle will be a film. Ann Hood’s moving and inspirational novel deserves the best. Looking forward to the finished product.
I’ve been a fan of Ann Hood’s for over 20 years, since her first book, “Somewhere off the Coast of Maine”. My heart broke for her when this personal tragedy came her way. I’m so happy The Knitting Circle will be a movie, and you are the ideal actress for the part of Mary. It will be a huge success, I’m sure! (And I will then forgive you for “Knocked Up.”)
I have enjoyed you in all you endeavors – including “Knocked Up” – which made me laugh. Even though I don’t know you personally you seem to lead a good life and you are a positive role model for some many girls and young women. Good luck with this new project. Looking forward to reading the book and seeing the movie.
As a knitter I am VERY excited to see this movie! Can anyone tell me does Katherine knit herself? Because I remember she had some yarn and knitting in a scene of the Ugly Truth and I was wondering if she might truly be a knitter. If not I hope she learns for the movie : )
Katherine is indeed a passionate knitter and has been knitting for many years. She learned to knit on the set of Roswell to pass time between scenes.
Oh that’s wonderful!
I just finished the Book THE KNITTING CIRCLE and absolutely loved it! I can not wait to see a movie adaptation. Does anyone know the expected time of airing on HBO?
Thanks!
Hi Heather. Just to let you know the project is currently in the development stage at the moment with HBO.
Hi, is there a set day of release?
Thank you,
Amanda
By the way, Your absolutely gorgeous!!! Love you!!
The project is still in development. It has not been filmed yet so no release date at the moment.
Is there a release date yet? Will it be available on itunes or dvd?
Not yet I am afraid it is still in development.
hello i was wondering when is the movie the knitting circle coming on hbo? i cant wait to see it and DVR it!!!! thanks have a nice day