Fans of the classic children’s novel A Wrinkle In Time have been anxiously anticipating Ava DuVernay’s film adaptation since images of the film’s stars, Oprah Winfrey, Reese Witherspoon and Mindy Kaling first hit social media last summer and the trailer debuted last November.
Last week, the swoon-worthy cast of the film made fans incredibly happy when they made a surprise visit to the happiest place on Earth. (you guessed it, Disneyland!)
But, like, weird that I never got my invite though?
@Oprah #MrsWhich @RWitherspoon #MrsWhatsit @mindykaling #MrsWho and @stormreid #MegMurry surprised fans @Disneyland. Tickets for #WrinkleInTime on sale today! https://t.co/BnJpfKSzP8 pic.twitter.com/lJcOFzAZ8m
— A Wrinkle In Time (@WrinkleInTime) February 23, 2018
According to TMZ, fans gathered at Disney’s California Adventure Park to attend an early screening and Winfrey, Witherspoon, Kaling and Reid all made an appearance together, later posing for pictures inside the theme park.
Fans in attendance were so lucky to not only see the film early but also to get a glimpse of four living legends IRL. (I’m more than a little bit jealous that I’m still taking midterms rn.)
A Wrinkle in Time is the story of Meg Murry, a young girl who discovers new dimensions and worlds when she sets out to look for her missing scientist father (played by Chris Pine). The film has already been widely praised for its diverse cast and strong female protagonist (played by Storm Reid). DuVernay told CNN that she hopes the film will be a “source of light in a time of darkness and division.”
I may not have made it to the Disneyland screening (TFTI) — but I’ll definitely be there when the film hits theaters March 9.