The House in the Cerulean Sea is an upcoming feature film adaptation of the New York Times-bestselling contemporary fantasy novel of the same name by author T.J. Klune. The film is directed by Dean Arrowsmith and written by Klune, and stars Adepero Oduye (The Invisible Man), Bobby Cannavale (Annie Hall), and Jonathan Pryce (The Two Popes). It follows the story of Linus Baker, a caseworker at the Department in Charge of Magical Youth, as he is called to The House in the Cerulean Sea, a magical orphanage that houses an array of extraordinary and mysterious creatures. At the Cerulean Sea, the special but disorderly children must be managed, and the truth must be discovered before Linus’s life changes forever. Exploring themes of family, companionship, and love in all its forms, this whimsical fantasy adventure-tale is sure to be as enchanting and heartwarming as the book.
