BREAKING: Though his adaptation of West Side Story is not set to make its premiere till later this year, Steven Spielberg looks to have found his next directing gig, one of which is very close to home.
Sources tell Deadline that Spielberg is coming on to direct an untitled pic at Amblin Partners that is loosely based on his childhood growing up in Arizona.
Insiders add that Michelle Williams is in negotiations to star in a major role inspired by his mom but with a separate and original voice.Given how personal the story is, this will also mark the first time since A.I.
that Spielberg will partake in screenwriting duties, co-writing the script with Tony Kushner, who has penned several Spielberg movies in the past.
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