Rose Byrne’s Dollhouse Pictures and Foundation Media Partner to Adapt Anh Do’s Wolf Girl for Film

Foundation Media Partners has announced a partnership with Rose Byrne’s production company, Dollhouse Pictures, for the adaptation of the bestselling novel Wolf Girl by Australia’s Anh Do. This highly anticipated project is a major upcoming release from HarperCollins Children’s Books and set to hit the U.S. market in March 2025.

Wolf Girl is already a runaway success in Australia, with over one million copies sold, captivating young readers with its thrilling narrative and adventurous spirit. The film adaptation marks a significant milestone, as it will be the first major motion picture developed from Anh Do’s body of work, signaling the global appeal of his storytelling.

Wolf Girl is an adventure-thriller with an aspirational protagonist Gwen, a young girl who gets separated from her family and must learn to survive accompanied by a new-found family of canines.  A gripping tale of survival, nature, friendship, and courage, Wolf Girl resonates with a cross- generational audience. With its blend of heart-pounding action and emotional depth, the book is an exciting addition to HarperCollins’ impressive catalog of bestselling children’s properties

Foundation Media Partners, known for their successful ventures in both film and television, brings its expertise in producing commercially successful and critically acclaimed content to this project. Dollhouse Pictures has built a burgeoning reputation for championing bold, dynamic stories with a global reach. 

Rose Byrne will produce the movie with her Dollhouse Pictures partners. Foundation Media Partners CEO Patrick Hughes and Foundation COO Russell will produce for Foundation.

“The Wolf Girl book series has brought joy to millions of children around the world,” said Anh Do. “This film adaptation will bring happiness to millions more. I’m absolutely delighted that the powerhouse Foundation Media and Dollhouse Pictures are teaming up with me to make this happen”

Byrne, co-founder of Dollhouse Pictures said. “Anh Do’s storytelling is so compelling. It’s impossible not to get swept into the adventurous world of Gwen and her faithful canine friends. Themes of courage, resilience and friendship emerge across an epic landscape- these are wonderful aspirational characters who create a formidable family bond. I couldn’t be more excited to champion Wolf Girl’s transition to screen with my partners at Dollhouse, Foundation Media and HarperCollins”

“We’re huge fans of Rose and the remarkable team she’s built at Dollhouse Pictures, including her creative partners Jessica Carrera and Krew Boylan. We knew they would have a vision for the project, and they were our ideal partners. We couldn’t be more thrilled they not only loved the material but were already avid fans of Anh Do’s work and the Wolf Girl series. We cannot wait to collaborate with their team,”Patrick Hughes and Harvey Russell said in a joint statement. 

Wolf Girl is poised to be a major cinematic event, with further details on casting and production to be announced in the coming months.