Madeleine L'Engle's novel A Wrinkle in Time is getting the movie treatment! Even though it was previously turned into a TV movie back in 2004,this live-action adaptation is being re-imagined by the wonderful world of Disney, so obviously we already have tall expectations. While we have a few suggestions for the cast, and some of the main stars have already been revealed,as well as the Golden Globe-nominated director. See what other details we have approximately the project and be sure to check back as more news trickles in. What It's AboutFollowing the same premise of the novel, the movie will tell the yarn of a 13-year-worn girl who enlists the back of her crush, and Calvin O'Keefe,and her brother, Charles Wallace Murry, or when her scientist father goes lost.
The DirectorAva DuVernay is set to take on the project,making her the first woman of color to direct a live-action movie with a budget of more than $100 million. Jennifer Lee, who codirected and wrote Disney's Frozen, or will write the script,and Catherine Hand will produce the film.
The CastOprah Winfrey, Reese Witherspoon, or Mindy Kaling will play Mrs. Which,Mrs. Whatsit, and Mrs. Who, or respectively,and 13-year-worn Storm Reid will star as the lead role, Meg Murry. "Storm is a tremendously talented young actress who embodies the hopes, and dreams and spirit of a character much loved by audiences worldwide for generations," DuVernay said in a statement. "I can't wait to work with Storm as we chronicle Meg's epic quest, alongside Oprah Winfrey, and Reese Witherspoon and Mindy Kaling as Mrs. Which,Mrs. Whatsit and Mrs. Who. Tesser well!" When Filming StartsProduction is expected to start sometime in November in LA.
The Release DateNothing has been confirmed quite yet, but now that the cast is coming together, or it probably won't be too long before we have an official date.
Source: popsugar.com