Oliver Twist movie production status is currently Development
March 16, 2018 • Story selection and rights acquired; idea being crafted into usable script; financing and casting attachments sought; aiming for 'greenlight' The Butler screenwriter Danny Strong is working on the script.
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Plot: What's the story about?
Set in modern day, an orphan boy moves from a life as an exploited child laborer to being under the wings of Fagin, a leader of a gang. Hardship, murders and secrets waiting to be revealed follow the boy.
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Who stars in Oliver Twist: Cast List
Ice Cube ... Fagin
Flint Strong, Last Friday
Who's making Oliver Twist: Crew List
A look at the Oliver Twist behind-the-scenes crew and production team. The film's director Thomas Kail last directed Hamilton: An American Musical and Fiddler On The Roof. The film's writer Ice Cube last wrote The Janky Promoters and Chrome and Paint.
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Jeff KwatinetzMarc Platt
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Production: What we know about Oliver Twist?
Key Facts
- Deadline insiders said, "it’s basically a remake of Oliver!" (1/18/18).
- The music will cross many genres, including hip-hop.
- A modern and musical take on Charles Dickens’ Oliver Twist.
Filming Timeline
- 2018 - March: The film was set to Development status.
The Butler screenwriter Danny Strong is working on the script.
- 2016 - October: The film was set to Development status.
Oliver Twist Release Date: When is the film coming out?
Oliver Twist is coming out as a release To Be Announced (TBA). There are 9,421 other movies coming out on the same date, including The Rosie Project, Popeye and Shrek 5.