‘Matilda the Musical’ Director Matthew Warchus Boards ‘Chitty Chitty Bang Bang’ Remake From Amazon MGM, Eon
variety.comAngelique Jackson The forthcoming remake of “Chitty Chitty Bang Bang” prepares to take flight with director Matthew Warchus (“Matilda the Musical,” “Pride”) boarding the production.
Tony and Olivier award winner Warchus will direct the film, based on the classic children’s story about a magical flying car, from a script by Tony winner Enda Walsh (“Small Things Like These”).
The new movie, which Eon Productions and Amazon MGM Studios announced earlier this month, is in the early stages of development.
The project builds on the partnership between the studio and the “James Bond” producers amid their search for the new MI6 agent following Daniel Craig’s retirement from the role, following 2021’s “No Time to Die.” Originally written by Bond creator Ian Fleming as a bedtime story for his son Casper, “Chitty Chitty Bang Bang” was adapted for the big screen in 1968.
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