The Wonderful Wizard of Oz movie production status is currently Development
February 27, 2021 • Story selection and rights acquired; idea being crafted into usable script; financing and casting attachments sought; aiming for 'greenlight'
Who's Involved:
Plot: What's the story about?
A fresh take on L. Frank Baum's kids novel The Wonderful Wizard of Oz.
Poll: Will you see The Wonderful Wizard of Oz?
Who stars in The Wonderful Wizard of Oz: Cast List
No cast available.
Who's making The Wonderful Wizard of Oz: Crew List
A look at the The Wonderful Wizard of Oz behind-the-scenes crew and production team. The film's director Nicole Kassell last directed A Little Bit of Heaven and The Woodsman. The film's writer John Boorman last wrote A Tiger's Tale and Queen & Country.
Director
Screenwriters
Producers
Marty BowenWyck Godfrey
Marc Platt
Companies
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Production: What we know about The Wonderful Wizard of Oz?
Key Facts
- As director Nicole Kassell said in a statement (2/9/2021): "I am incredibly honored to join Temple Hill and New Line in bringing this beloved classic to the screen. While the 1939 musical is part of my DNA, I am exhilarated and humbled by the responsibility of re-imagining such a legendary tale. The opportunity to examine the original themes —the quest for courage, love, wisdom and home — feels more timely and urgent than ever. These are profoundly iconic shoes to fill, and I am eager to dance alongside these heroes of my childhood as we pave a newly minted yellow brick road!"
- Warner Bros. Pictures (New Line's parent) owns the rights to the 1939 film and can include the plot points in the film, such as the red ruby slippers (Hollywood Reporter, 2/9/2021).
- Remake of the 1939 film. Based on the novel "The Wonderful Wizard of Oz" by L. Frank Baum.
Filming Timeline
- 2021 - February: The film was set to Development status.
- 2009 - August: The film was set to Pre-Production status.
- 2009 - August: The film was set to Development status.
- 2008 - November: The film was set to Announced status.
The Wonderful Wizard of Oz Release Date: When is the film coming out?
The Wonderful Wizard of Oz 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.