Elle Fanning on 'Magical' Experience Acting With Sister Dakota in The Nightingale (Exclusive)

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Elle Fanning is opening up about a special milestone in her career—finally sharing the screen with her sister, Dakota Fanning, in the upcoming film The Nightingale.

Speaking with ET’s Emily Curl at the premiere of her new series Margo’s Got Money Troubles, she reflected on both her current role and the excitement surrounding the family collaboration.

Acting alongside her sister

Elle Fanning described working with Dakota Fanning as a:

• “Magical” experience

• Long-awaited career moment

• Deeply personal and emotional collaboration

• Unique opportunity to blend family and storytelling

The film marks the first major on-screen pairing for the Fanning sisters.

About The Nightingale

The upcoming project centers on:

• A dramatic, emotional storyline set against historical themes

• Strong sisterhood and survival elements

• A focus on resilience and human connection

• A long-anticipated collaboration between the Fanning sisters

Her current project: Margo’s Got Money Troubles

Elle Fanning also discussed her role in Margo’s Got Money Troubles, noting:

• She wore a fake pregnancy belly for the role

• The experience added realism and physical challenge

• The series explores unconventional and emotional storytelling

• It premieres April 15 on Apple TV+

Bottom line

Elle Fanning is celebrating a “magical” on-screen collaboration with sister Dakota Fanning in The Nightingale, while also promoting her upcoming Apple TV+ series Margo’s Got Money Troubles.