Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret Movie (2023) Cast & Photos

Rachel McAdams as Barbara Dimon and Abby Ryder Fortson as Margaret Simon in Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret. Photo Credit: Dana Hawley

Are You There God It’s Me, Margaret popularly written by Judy Blume is getting made into a movie! Rachel McAdams will star alongside Kathy Bates, Abby Ryder Fortson and Benny Safdie. It is set for a theater release in the US on April 28, 2023.

What is the Movie About?

The movie is based on the popular book by famed children’s author, Judy Blume in 1970. It centers around Margaret Simon and her parents. She is growing up without any religious affiliation. Margaret is being raised by her Christian mother and Jewish father. When she starts entering her adolescent years, she begins to ask questions regarding faith, religion, and puberty.

The Cast Details – Who Stars?

Rachel McAdams as Barbara Simon, Margaret’s mother

Rachel McAdams as Barbara Dimon and Abby Ryder Fortson as Margaret Simon in Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret. Photo Credit: Dana Hawley

Rachel is a 44 year old Canadian born actor. She has had many popular movie roles in the USA including the iconic character of Regina George in Mean Girls, starring opposite Lindsay Lohan. Rachel also starred as Allie in The Notebook, Becky in Morning Glory, and Paige in The Vow.

She is most recently starring as Barbara Simon in the Judy Blume inspired movie slated for a 2023 release. Rachel has been married to her husband Jamie Linden since 2016 and they have two children together, a son and a daughter.

Abby Ryder Fortson as Margaret Simon

Abby is a 14 year old American actress from Burbank, California. You may recognize her from her roles in The Whisperers, Ant-Man, and Transparent.

Prior to landing her lead role as Margaret, she played a young C.J. in the movie, A Dog’s Journey in 2019. Abby is also the daughter of actress Christie Lynn Smith who has had roles in 7th Heaven, Charmed, and Criminal Minds.

She has been sharing photos from the movie to her official Instagram. Some first look photos along with her Gucci styled look for press day!

Her mother Christie has been by her daughter’s side the whole way through!

Benny Safdie as Herb Simon, Margaret’s father

Rachel McAdams as Barbara Simon, Abby Ryder Fortson as Margaret Simon, and Benny Safdie as Herb Simon in Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret. Photo Credit: Dana Hawley

Benny is a 36 year old actor from New York City. He portrays Margaret’s Jewish father, Herb and he happens to be Jewish in real life as well.

He has been married to his wife Ava since 2013. They have two children together.

Get the Full Cast List

Rachel McAdams … Barbara Simon
Kathy Bates … Sylvia
Abby Ryder Fortson … Margaret
Benny Safdie … Herb
Elle Graham … Nancy Wheeler
Mia Dillon … Mary Hutchins
Jecobi Swain … Freddy Barnett
Wilbur Fitzgerald … Morris Binamin
Gary Houston … Paul Hutchins
Ethan McDowell … Mr. Wheeler
Kate MacCluggage … Mrs. Wheeler
Aidan Wojtak-Hissong … Moose Freed
Amelia Salazar… Camper (as Amelia Rose)
Zackary Brooks … Philip Leroy
Gracen Newton … (voice)
Benjamin Mackey … Boy
Natalie Maguire … Steakhouse Hostess
Eden Lee … PTA Mother #1
Tyler Wojton … Student and Neighborhood Kid
Katherine Mallen Kupferer … Gretchen
Danni Heverin … Principal Dancer
Isol Young … Laura Danker
Ben Goldman … Bus Passenger
Evan Bergman … Greg the Greeter
Zach Humphrey … Salvation Army Guy
Holli Saperstein … Mrs. Webster
Andrea Mitchell … Student
Samantha Larkin … Mall Shopper
Kamryn Phillips Sands … Art Student / Pedestrian (as Kamryn Phillips)
Rakeem Massingill … Daniel
Francesca Black … Neighborhood Kid and Student
Keya Hamilton … Gospel Choir Member
Sophia Bell … Margaret’s Camp Friend
Emma Donovan-Mendenhall … Margaret’s camp friend
Rigo Nova … Mr. Miles J. Benedict
Karen Aruj … Department Store Sales Lady
Martina Litty … Art Student
Sloane Warren … Mrs. Fisher
Mallory Smith … Camper Mom / NYC pedestrian
Mary Clare Mitchell … Pedestrian
Simms May … Norman Fisher
Johnny Land … The General
Naida Nelson … PTA Mother #2
Amari Alexis Price … Janie Loomis
Latonya Simms… Gospel Choir Member
Bonnie Cole … Synagogue Attendee
Olivia Williams … Camper / Witch
Wally White … Minister
Chase Calhoun … Student
Tyler Williamson … Student
Jane Klecker … Pool Scene / NYC Pedestrian
Noah Harpe … Bus Passenger
Derwin Frank … Gospel Choir Member
Kenzie Rose Hall … Camp Counselor
Landon S. Baxter … Evan Wheeler
Shelby Lynn Bramlett… Playboy Centerfold Model
Grayson Lloyd Murphy … student
Claude Deuce … Pastor
Hal Burrows … William – Airplane Doorman
Tahirah Harrison… PTA Mother #3
Collin David Beach … Audience Member
Tamara Snegosky … Pedestrian
Zach Lutz … Plane Passenger
Tristan Thomas … Margaret’s Classmate
Samantha LeBrocq … Mrs. Potter
Elizabeth Keil … PTA Mom
Jametrius Miller … School Janitor
Carissa Maule … Camper
Daun Courtenay … NYC Pedestrian
Tom Rascoe … Synagogue worshiper
Lisa Janik … PTA mom
John Mark Brooks … Delacorte Audience Member / New York City Pedestrian / Airport Crowd
Julie Logan … Gospel Choir Member
Demond Alvin … Church Congregation (uncredited)
Zach Catanzareti … Waiter on Break (uncredited)
Chevy Cofield … Pastor (uncredited)
Willie Tyrone Ferguson … Hot Dog Vendor / Pedestrian (uncredited)
Elbert Kim … Steakhouse Waitstaff (uncredited)
Gary Maniloff … Upscale Restaurant Patron; Bus Driver; Waiting Bus Terminal Passenger. (uncredited)
Gloria Mays … Pedestrian (Hot dog stand) (uncredited)
Donald Norris Jr. … Theater Audience Member, Man on Bench, Yard Sale Buyer, & Pedestrian (uncredited)
CiCi Rodriquez … Camp Hero Girl (uncredited)
Paul Strathman … Church attendee (uncredited)

Watch the Official Movie Trailer

NYC Event Photos for Are You There God? It’s Me Margaret Movie

Author, Judy Blume was in attendance along with the star of the film, Margaret, Jenna Bush Hager, Charlemagne and more.

Judy Blume with Abby Ryder Fortson | PHOTO by: Marion Curtis / StarPix for Lionsgate

New York, NY – 1/11/23 – Benny Safdie attends the Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret. Trailer Launch Event -PICTURED: Benny Safdie -PHOTO by: Marion Curtis / StarPix for Lionsgate -Location: The Crosby Street Hotel

PHOTO by: Marion Curtis / StarPix for Lionsgate

New York, NY – 1/11/23 – Jenna Bush Hager (Moderator), Judy Blume and Kelly Fremon Craig (Writer,Director) attends the Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret. Trailer Launch Event -PICTURED: Jenna Bush Hager (Moderator), Judy Blume and Kelly Fremon Craig (Writer,Director) -PHOTO by: Marion Curtis / StarPix for Lionsgate -Location: The Crosby Street Hotel

Cinemacon Photos

Check out the two stars of the film, Rachel and Abby – TV mother and daughter together!

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – APRIL 28: (R-L) Rachel McAdams and Abby Ryder Fortson attend the Lionsgate CinemaCon presentation in support of “ARE YOU THERE GOD? IT’S ME, MARGARET” at the Colosseum Theatre in Caesar’s Palace on April 28th, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Photo Credit: Eric Charbonneau

When Does “Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret” Release?

“Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret” will be released into theaters in the USA on April 28, 2023.

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