“Dumplin'” Is Going To Be A Movie And The Cast So Far Is INCREDIBLE

I’M READY FOR YOU, 2018.

In case you HAVEN’T heard, the #1 New York Times best-seller, Dumplin’ by Julie Murphy, is going to be A MOVIE!!!!

In case you HAVEN'T heard, the #1 New York Times best-seller, Dumplin' by Julie Murphy, is going to be A MOVIE!!!!

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Also—and you may want to sit down for this—DOLLY PARTON IS WRITING NEW, ORIGINAL MUSIC FOR THE FILM.

Also—and you may want to sit down for this—DOLLY PARTON IS WRITING NEW, ORIGINAL MUSIC FOR THE FILM.

Dolly’s music plays a roll in Murphy’s novel, so it’s beyond exciting that she’ll create some new tunes for the movie.

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Dumplin’ follows Willowdean Dickson, a self-proclaimed fat girl who sets out to reclaim her confidence by entering her small town’s beauty pageant to prove she deserves her place in the spotlight as much as any other girl.

Dumplin' follows Willowdean Dickson, a self-proclaimed fat girl who sets out to reclaim her confidence by entering her small town's beauty pageant to prove she deserves her place in the spotlight as much as any other girl.

It’s funny and moving and BODY POSITIVE.

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I know, it sounds amazing right? WELL NOW LOOK HOW AMAZING THE CAST IS:

I know, it sounds amazing right? WELL NOW LOOK HOW AMAZING THE CAST IS:

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Willowdean Dickson will by played by Danielle Macdonald.

Willowdean Dickson will by played by Danielle Macdonald.

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Rosie Dickson (Willowdean’s mom) will be played by the iconic Jennifer Aniston.

Rosie Dickson (Willowdean's mom) will be played by the iconic Jennifer Aniston.

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Ellen Dryver (aka Willowdean’s BFF) will be played by Odeya Rush.

Ellen Dryver (aka Willowdean's BFF) will be played by Odeya Rush.

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Bo (Willowdean’s love interest) will be played by Luke Benward.

Bo (Willowdean's love interest) will be played by Luke Benward.

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Millie will be played by Maddie Baillio.

Millie will be played by Maddie Baillio.

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Hannah will be played by Bex Taylor-Klaus.

Hannah will be played by Bex Taylor-Klaus.

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Bekah will be played by Dove Cameron.

Bekah will be played by Dove Cameron.

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Dumplin’ is set to release in 2018, and WE CANNOT WAIT.

Dumplin' is set to release in 2018, and WE CANNOT WAIT.

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