‘The White Lotus’ star, Will Sharpe, is set to direct the film adaptation of Michelle Zauner’s 2021 memoir Crying in H Mart.

Crying in H Mart is a moving and compelling memoir that explores Zauner’s relationship with her Korean heritage and her mother, who died of cancer.

In an Instagram post, Zauner announced the news, stating: ‘It was a daunting task, to find someone I could trust with the retelling of such a personal story. Someone who could honour my mother’s character and respect the darkest days of grief, and still make the coming of age of a half Korean artsy outsider in a small Pacific Northwest hippie town seem real and cool.

In that spirit, I am so relieved to have found Will Sharpe and am beyond delighted that he will be the director of Crying in H Mart. I believe his sensitivity, as a director and an actor, and his own personal experience, having also grown up between two cultures, will be tremendous assets.

His work on Flowers and The Electrical Life of Louis Wain speak to his ability to conjure lofty, vulnerable performances, to find humor and grace within the tragedy of the everyday. They are a precious collection of talents that make him the perfect fit for this film.’

Michelle Zauner is the lead singer of the indie-pop band ‘Japanese Breakfast’. She will adapt the screenplay and help with the films musical score.