Pippin movie production status: Shutdown
December 23, 2023 · All activity halted for this project. In some cases, shutdown movies restart development.
Plot Outline: The son of King Charlemagne attempts to find his place in the world.
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Pippin Plot: What's it 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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A look at the Pippin behind-the-scenes crew and production team. The film's writer James Ponsoldt penned The Circle, Smashed and Pure.
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Pippin Production and Filming
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.
Pippin Filming Timeline
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— Pippin entered Shutdown status.
All activity halted for this project. In some cases, shutdown movies restart development.
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— The film entered Development status.
The film rights reverted back to Stephen Schwartz before Weinstein Company bankruptcy. Deadline says the project will soon be shopped.Story selection and rights acquired; idea being crafted into usable script; financing and casting attachments sought; aiming for 'greenlight'.
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— The film entered Announced status.
James Ponsoldt has signed on to script a movie adaptation of the 1972 musical.Intentions to make the movie; early in development.
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