Dolly Parton, James Patterson & Hello Sunshine Partner To Produce ‘Run, Rose, Run’ As Feature Film

Dolly Parton continues to add to her busy schedule with the announcement that she will be starring in Hello Sunshine’s feature film adaptation of Run, Rose, Run, the recently released novel written by Parton with James Patterson.

Founded by Reese Witherspoon, Hello Sunshine is a media company that puts women at the center of every story it creates, celebrates and discovers. The company tells stories across all platforms-from scripted and unscripted television, feature films, animated series, podcasts, audio storytelling, and digital series. Hello Sunshine is also home to Witherspoon’s Book Club and the newly launched RBC App.

“Growing up in Nashville, I’ve loved Dolly since the moment I heard her magical voice and saw her luminous personality shine onstage. Beyond her magnetic presence as an artist and performer, she is one of the greatest songwriters and storytellers of our time. Her impact knows no bounds-as a musician, actor, writer, businesswoman, activist and all around incredible human being-Dolly Parton is not only an icon to me, but a true inspiration to women and girls everywhere,” Witherspoon explains. “My admiration for her grew to even greater heights when reading Run, Rose, Run, a gripping and heartbreaking book I couldn’t put down. I couldn’t feel more honored to be working alongside her and James to bring this remarkable story to the screen.”

Parton and Patterson will produce the feature alongside Witherspoon and Hello Sunshine’s President of Film and Television, Lauren Neustadter. Ashley Strumwasser will executive produce for Hello Sunshine.

“I’m proud, excited and honored to be working with my good friend Reese Witherspoon and Hello Sunshine on the movie of Run, Rose, Run from the novel I co-wrote with James Patterson,” Parton says. “James and I love Reese and look forward to working with her and her wonderful team.”

“It has been a joy working with Dolly Parton on this book. It’s a great story that we are both proud of,” Patterson adds. “In partnership with Reese Witherspoon and Hello Sunshine, we will produce a great movie.”

Run, Rose, Run, which was released earlier this month, debuted at No. 1 on The New York Times bestseller list. Parton also released a companion album of the same name on March 4 through her own Butterfly Records. The album debuted at No. 1 on the country, Americana/folk and bluegrass charts.

Set in Nashville, the book centers around a young woman who comes to Music City to pursue her music-making dreams. The source of her songs is a secret she has tried desperately to hide, but the past she has fled may destroy her future.