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‘Dumplin’ Starring Jennifer Aniston Shows Off the First Poster and Photos

Jennifer Aniston in a scene from the comedy/drama ‘Dumplin’ from director Anne Fletcher. (Photo Courtesy of Netflix)

Netflix has just unveiled the first official poster for Dumplin’ starring Jennifer Aniston. In addition, Netflix also released three photos from the comedy/drama set to open in theaters and on the streaming service on December 7, 2018.

Dumplin’ was directed by Anne Fletcher (The Guilt Trip, The Proposal) and is based on Julie Murphy’s bestselling novel. Kristin Hahn adapted Murphy’s book for the screen and produced the film along with Michael Costigan (American Gangster, Brokeback Mountain), Mohamed AlRafi (Above Suspicion, Lying and Stealing), and Trish Hofmann (Gringo, Get On Up). Jennifer Aniston and Danny Nozell executive produced.

Jennifer Aniston’s co-stars include Danielle Macdonald (Bird Box, Patti Cake$), Odeya Rush (Lady Bird, Goosebumps), Dove Cameron (Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D., Liv and Maddie, Descendants), and Harold Perrineau (Claws, Lost).

The behind the scenes team includes director of photography Elliot Davis, editor Emma E. Hickox, production designer Elizabeth J. Jones, and costume designer Bina Daigeler, with music by Jake Monaco.

Prior to the film’s release, Netflix will be dropping the Dumplin’ Original Motion Picture Soundtrack featuring songs by Dolly Parton’s including “Girl In The Movies” as well as her previously-released collaboration with Sia, “Here I Am.” The Dumplin’ Original Motion Picture Soundtrack will be available on November 30th.

The Plot:

Dumplin’ (Danielle Macdonald) is the plus-size, teenage daughter of a former beauty queen (Jennifer Aniston), who signs up for her mom’s pageant as a protest that escalates when other contestants follow her footsteps, revolutionizing the pageant and their small Texas town.

Jennifer Aniston stars in ‘Dumplin’ from director Anne Fletcher. (Photo Courtesy of Netflix)
Danielle Macdonald stars in ‘Dumplin’ from director Anne Fletcher. (Photo Courtesy of Netflix)
Poster for Netflix’s 2018 film, ‘Dumplin,’ starring Jennifer Aniston and Danielle Macdonald.

This post was last modified on November 14, 2018 3:39 pm

Rebecca Murray: Journalist covering the entertainment industry for 23+ years, including 13 years as the first writer for About.com's Hollywood Movies site. Member of the Critics Choice Association (Film & TV Branches), Alliance of Women Film Journalists, and Past President of the San Diego Film Critics Society.
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