Director Henry Selick has been tapped by FilmNation to direct the live action adaptation of A Tale Dark & Grimm, written by Adam Gidwitz and illustrated by Hugh D’Andrade.
The
story follows Hansel and Gretel as they cross between other Grimm fairy tales
and interact with them.
Per
Deadline, Selick said:
“I
remain completely enraptured by Adam Gidwitz’ marvelous book A Tale Dark &
Grimm,” said Selick. “It’s a hilarious, deeply inventive tale about survival in
the world of fairytales and what it takes to forgive one’s parents. So it’s a
huge thrill to be joining the team of Kamala Films and FilmNation as the director
of the film based on it. Between the great material and a team that really gets
it, I hope to make something really special that lasts.”
Here
is the official book synopsis for A Tale Dark & Grimm:
Hansel
and Gretel walk out of their own story and into eight other classic Grimm (and
Grimm-inspired) fairy tales. An irreverent, witty narrator leads us through
encounters with witches, warlocks, dragons, and the devil himself. As the
siblings roam a forest brimming with menacing foes, they learn the true story
behind the famous tales, as well as how to take charge of their destinies and
create their own happily ever after. Because once upon a time, fairy tales were
awesome.
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