Netflix drops details on 'Remarkably Bright Creatures.' What to know.

Saman Shafiq, USA TODAYTue, March 10, 2026 at 2:25 PM UTC

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Alfred Molina is not shedding his octopus persona anytime soon.

The British actor, who played Doctor Octopus in "Spider-Man: No Way Home" has been revealed as the voice of giant Pacific octopus Marcellus in Netflix's upcoming adaptation of Shelby Van Pelt’s best-selling novel "Remarkably Bright Creatures."

Molina will be joining Sally Field and Lewis Pullman, among others, in the Olivia Newman-directed film, slated to release May 8 on Netflix.

English actor Alfred Molina arrives at the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences' 12th annual Governors Awards in Hollywood on March 25, 2022.

The book, which came out in 2022, charmed readers with the story of a widow who finds joy again when she "forms an unlikely bond" with a giant Pacific octopus at her aquarium night job and "a wayward young man who comes to town in search of family."

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"Together, they will uncover a mystery that will lead them to a life-changing discovery and restore their sense of wonder," the film's synopsis says.

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Watch 'Remarkably Bright Creatures' teaser'Remarkably Bright Creatures' cast

Lewis Pullman as Cameron and Sally Field as Tova in Netflix's "Remarkably Bright Creatures."

While Molina has been unveiled as the voice of Marcellus, other cast members include:

Sally Field as Tova

Lewis Pullman as Cameron

Colm Meaney

Joan Chen

Kathy Baker

Beth Grant

Sofia Black D'Elia

Saman Shafiq is a trending news reporter for USA TODAY. Reach her at sshafiq@usatodayco.com and follow her on X and Instagram @saman_shafiq7.

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