Abby Ryder Fortson stars as the title character in the new movie Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret? and we caught up with the young actress to learn more about her!
In the film adaptation of the beloved Judy Blume novel, 11-year-old Margaret is uprooted from her life in New York City for the suburbs of New Jersey, going through the messy and tumultuous throes of puberty with new friends in a new school. She relies on her mother, Barbara (Rachel McAdams), who is also struggling to adjust to life outside the big city, and her adoring grandmother, Sylvia (Kathy Bates), who isn’t happy they moved away and likes to remind them every chance she gets.
Abby was previously seen as Cassie Lang in the first two Ant-Man movies and as Sophie Pierson in the HBO series Togetherness.
Get to know Abby with 10 Fun Facts below!
- I’m a huge reader and love reading all kinds of books from sci-fi to contemporary to critical thought essays to poetry to vintage gothic literature. I also love annotating all of my books.
- I’ve been surfing pretty much since I could walk and I absolutely love the water, my parents even used to call me a mermaid because I loved the ocean so much. My dad taught me everything to do with surfing and we both share the dream of surfing at Kelly Slater’s surf ranch.
- I love writing and I’ve been jotting down stories since third grade when I wrote an 80 page book about dragons. Nowadays though, I’ve left the dragons behind and I’m working on some scripts now!
- I actually name my plants, I have about 15 around my room, and I refer to them as my children. I don’t pick favorites but I do really love Steve, my little golden pothos plant.
- I’ve been playing guitar and piano for years and love teaching myself riffs from vintage metal songs on my electric Fender Stratocaster.
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The third Ant-Man movie, Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania, hits theaters this weekend and there’s one character who is played by a different actress!
Cassie Lang, Scott’s (Paul Rudd) daughter, is being played by Kathryn Newton in the first film in the Marvel Cinematic Universe’s Phase 5.
This marks the third actress to portray Cassie Lang, following Abby Ryder Fortson and Emma Fuhrmann.
But why has the character been replaced with a new actress once again?
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Abby Ryder Fortson is starring in an upcoming Judy Blume book-to-screen adaptation!
The Ant-Man actress will star as Margaret in Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret, according to Deadline.
Also starring in the movie is Rachel McAdams as Margaret’s mother.
The story “centers on Margaret Simon, a sixth grader who is questioning everything about adolescence and puberty, and searching the universe for whatever answers she can find. With her mother and grandmother trying to guide her through a time when everything is changing, they too find that you never stop questioning your path and defining what is meaningful in your life.”
“So honored and excited to bring Margaret to life!! with such an amazing team: @kellyfremoncraig #judyblume @canyonjim @lionsgate @jansell333 @amylorrainebrooks #rachelmcadams #areyoutheregoditsmemargaret,” Abby shared on Instagram.
Abby is likely most known for starring as a young Cassie Lang in Ant-Man and Ant-Man and the Wasp. She’s also the voice of Priscilla in TrollsTopia and Trolls: The Beat Goes On!
Other credits include the series Tales from the Loop and Transparent, as well as movies A Dog’s Journey and Forever My Girl.
Peyton Elizabeth Lee shows off her power pose in this pic from The Hollywood Reporter‘s annual Young Hollywood power list.
The 15-year-old Andi Mack star is just one of the young stars honored alongside Iain Armitage, Maxwell Jenkins, mixed-ish‘s Arica Himmel, Once Upon a Time in Hollywood‘s Julia Butters, Ariana Greenblatt, When They See Us‘s Asante Blackk and Caleel Harris, Oakes Fegley, Abby Ryder Fortson, Ella Jay Basco, JD McCrary, Jacob Tremblay, and more.
“Don’t underestimate the power of youth,” Peyton shared in the list feature.
Jacob added his own advice for adults: “Treat kids like adults because we’re working hard too.”
Check out the pics in the gallery inside and head to THR.com for the full list!
Kathryn Prescott hits the green carpet at the premiere of her new film, A Dog’s Journey, at ArcLight Cinemas on Thursday night (May 9) in Hollywood.
The 27-year-old actress, who plays the older CJ in the film, was joined by co-stars Dennis Quaid, Emma Volk, Abby Ryder Fortson, Marg Helgenberger and Ian Chen.
PHOTOS: Check out the latest pics of Kathryn Prescott
In A Dog’s Journey, the sequel to A Dog’s Purpose, beloved dog Bailey finds his new destiny and forms an unbreakable bond that will lead him, and the people he loves, to places they never imagined.
The newest flick in the franchise opens in theaters on May 17th.
FYI: Ian is wearing a J Crew suit.
Olivia Sanabia hits the red carpet for the premiere of Ant-Man And The Wasp held at the El Capitan Theatre on Monday (June 25) in Hollywood.
The 15-year-old actress joined her new cast mates from Coop and Cami Ask the World – Dakota Lotus, Ruby Rose Turner, Paxton Booth, Albert Tsai and Rebecca Metz.
Get all the details about the new Disney Channel show on JJJ now!
Abby Ryder Fortson and RaeLynn Bratten, who star in the film, plus Fresh Off The Boat‘s Ian Chen and Forrest Wheeler were also spotted at the premiere.
Ant-Man And The Wasp opens everywhere on July 6th.
FYI: Olivia wore a Vitor Zerbinato dress, Vince Camuto shoes and jewelry from Le Vian.
