Pippin movie production status is currently Shutdown
December 23, 2023 • All activity halted for this project. In some cases, shutdown movies restart development
The son of King Charlemagne attempts to find his place in the world.
Plot: What's the story about?
Pippin, the son of Charlemagne, ruler of the ninth century Holy Roman Empire, leads a life enmeshed in politics and war, but all he really wants is true love.
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Who stars in Pippin: Cast List
No cast available.
Who's making Pippin: Crew List
A look at the Pippin behind-the-scenes crew and production team. The film's writer James Ponsoldt last wrote The Circle and Smashed.
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Production: What we know about Pippin?
Key Facts
- Deadline's Mike Fleming Jr. mentions Chicago helmer Rob Marshall is interested in directing (Deadline.com, 4/9/18).
- Adaptation of the 1972 play by Roger O. Hirson with music and lyrics by Stephen Schwartz.
Filming Timeline
- 2023 - December: The film was set to Shutdown status.
- 2018 - April: The film was set to Development status.
The film rights reverted back to Stephen Schwartz before Weinstein Company bankruptcy. Deadline says the project will soon be shopped.
- 2013 - April: The film was set to Announced status.
James Ponsoldt has signed on to script a movie adaptation of the 1972 musical.
Pippin Release Date: When is the film coming out?
Pippin is coming out as a release To Be Announced (TBA). There are 9,433 other movies coming out on the same date, including Sesame Street, The Rosie Project and The Nightingale.