Disney's live-action adaptation of James and the Giant Peach may have found its director in Sam Mendes.
According to Deadline, the director — who helmed the two most recent James Bond films Skyfall and Spectre — is currently in the "very early stages" of negotiations to both develop and direct the project, a screenplay for which is being penned by Brooklyn writer Nick Hornby.
Disney has been incredibly active these past few years in adapting classic stories for live-action. Earlier this year, the studio released Jon Favreau's live-action take on The Jungle Book, which was praised by critics and already has a sequel in the works.
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According to Deadline, the director — who helmed the two most recent James Bond films Skyfall and Spectre — is currently in the "very early stages" of negotiations to both develop and direct the project, a screenplay for which is being penned by Brooklyn writer Nick Hornby.
Disney has been incredibly active these past few years in adapting classic stories for live-action. Earlier this year, the studio released Jon Favreau's live-action take on The Jungle Book, which was praised by critics and already has a sequel in the works.
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