Anne Hathaway-Produced ‘Little Five’ Casts Rain Spencer and Ariana Greenblatt

The upcoming feature film *Little Five* is a sports drama set at Indiana University in the early 1980s, inspired by the iconic Little 500 bicycle race. The narrative follows four young women who strive to secure a place in the storied collegiate event, emphasizing teamwork and perseverance.

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Anne Hathaway’s production company Somewhere Pictures is producing the film in partnership with Pigasus Pictures. Director Ian Samuels is attached to helm the project, and the screenplay is credited to Gillian Williams and Paul Shoulberg. The collaboration brings together the two production entities and the creative team to adapt the true-event story.

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Rain Spencer, known for *The Summer I Turned Pretty* and a recent award-winning performance in *Good Girl Jane*, is cast as one of the leads. Ariana Greenblatt, recognized for her roles in *Barbie* and the upcoming *Now You See Me: Now You Don’t*, co-stars. Both actresses are represented by multiple agencies (Spencer by UTA, Range Media Partners, Yorn Levine; Greenblatt by Untitled Entertainment, CAA, Jackoway Austen Tyerman).

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The film draws on true events from the early 1980s, a period marked by expanding opportunities for women in sport and cultural shifts reflected in music and campus life. The Little 500 race, a long-standing collegiate bicycle competition at Indiana University, serves as the backdrop for the protagonists’ pursuit of athletic recognition.

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The film explores themes of perseverance and equality, highlighting the growing opportunities for women in sport during a transformative era. By focusing on four athletes seeking entry into a historic race, the narrative underscores how female participation reshaped collegiate athletics.

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Production announcements confirm that Somewhere Pictures, led by Anne Hathaway, is developing the project with Pigasus Pictures. The studio’s involvement signals a continued focus on stories that highlight female achievement in traditionally male-dominated arenas. Ian Samuels’ directorial role and the screenplay by Williams and Shoulberg have been officially reported.

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Both source articles present identical details regarding cast, setting, and production partners, and neither provides further information on supporting cast, filming locations, or a release timetable. The absence of a disclosed production schedule constitutes a notable gap in publicly available data.

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While a specific release date has not been announced, the film’s development is ongoing. Future updates are expected to address additional casting, filming timelines, and distribution plans as the project progresses.

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