# Release of Clarissa film adaptation

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/release-of-clarissa-film-adaptation
> Updated: 2026-10-01T21:09:25.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2.

The film ‘Clarissa’, directed by Arie and Chuko Esiri, is a modern adaptation of Virginia Woolf’s ‘Mrs. Dalloway’ set in contemporary Lagos, Nigeria. The production reimagines the original London-based drama through the perspective of a middle-aged Lagos socialite and explores the experiences of a young soldier named Septimus.

Following its premiere at the Cannes Film Festival, the film released an official U.S. trailer. The ensemble cast includes Sophie Okonedo, David Oyelowo, Ayo Edebiri, India Amarteifio, and Toheeb Jimoh. After also appearing at the Toronto International Film Festival, the film is scheduled for a limited U.S. theatrical release via NEON on December 11, 2026.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-01: Clarissa film trailer reveals Lagos-set adaptation of Mrs Dalloway

The film 'Clarissa', a Lagos-set adaptation of Virginia Woolf’s 'Mrs Dalloway' directed by the Esiri brothers, will be released in select U.S. theaters by NEON on December 11, 2026.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/clarissa-film-trailer-reveals-lagos-set-adaptation-of-mrs-dalloway

### 2026-09-17: Clarissa film reimagines Mrs. Dalloway in modern Lagos

The film ‘Clarissa’ reimagines Virginia Woolf’s ‘Mrs. Dalloway’ in modern-day Lagos, featuring a cast including David Oyelowo and Ayo Edebiri.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/clarissa-film-reimagines-mrs-dalloway-in-modern-lagos

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