Rebecca Rubin Film and Media Reporter Ahmir “Questlove” Thompson, the Oscar-winning director of “Summer of Soul,” is directing a remake of “The Aristocats” for Disney.
Similar to “Sonic the Hedgehog” or “Space Jam: A New Legacy,” the adaptation of “The Aristocats” will be a blend of live-action and CGI.
Thompson, the drummer of The Roots, is also executive producing and overseeing music for the film. As previously announced, Will Gluck and Keith Bunin are writing the screenplay.
Tarik Trotter, Shawn Gee and Zarah Zohlman will serve as executive producers. Gluck, via his production company Olive Bridge, is producing along with Thompson’s Two One Five Entertainment.
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