Ron Rash’s 2008 novel is set in North Carolina during the Great Depression, where Serena has just moved with her husband George Pemberton. Serena is a strong and vindictive woman, and conflict arises when she learns that she cannot have children. Jennifer Lawrence will appear as Serena and Bradley Cooper as George. A release date for the movie has not yet been set.

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Jennifer Lawrence and Bradley Cooper will star as newlyweds Serena and George.