Jennifer Aniston's new movie "Dumplin'" will feature new music written by Dolly Parton.
The #1 New York Times Bestseller, "Dumplin'" is making it's way to the big screen. Adapted from the Julie Murphy novel, the film stars Jennifer Aniston as Rosie Dickson. Australian actress, Danielle Macdonald will take the role of her daughter Willowdean Dickson.
The story unfolds as Willowdean ('Dumplin') signs up for her mom's Miss Teen Bluebonnet pageant. It's an act of protest for the plus-size teenage daughter of the former beauty queen. Things escalate when other contestants follow her footsteps, revolutionizing the pageant and their small Texas town.
It's no coincidence that the main character shares the same name as Dolly Parton's real-life sister, Willadeene Parton. Dumplin' herself is a huge Dolly Parton fan. In fact, in the opening lines of the book, she says the best moments of her life have "started with a Dolly Parton song." The film will include Dolly's music, both well-known hits and all-new songs. At the 2018 grand opening of Dollywood, Dolly spoke about the opportunity to lend her songwriting and composing talents to the new film and complimented the film's encouraging message saying,
"It's really a wonderful and uplifting thing for young girls altogether."
Filmed in Atlanta, GA, and the surrounding areas, "Dumplin'" is directed by Anne Fletcher.
