‘Where The Crawdads Sing’ Director Wants Movie To Offer Hope In Troubling Times

Taylor John Smith (left) and Daisy Edgar-Jones star in “Where the Crawdads Sing.” Michele K Short/Sony Pictures Director Olivia Newman sees her new movie, “Where the Crawdads Sing,” as a testament to the power of human connection. Adapted from Delia Owens’ bestselling novel, “Where the Crawdads Sing” follows Kya (played by Daisy Edgar-Jones), a young woman from the North Carolina wilderness who becomes a suspect in the murder of a local man, Chase (Harris Dickinson), who attempted to sexually assault her after a brief relationship. Advertisement HuffPost caught a sneak peek of the hotly anticipated film, which opens in theaters… Read Full Article