Could Tim Burton tackle a live action Pinocchio? Warner Brothers and the famed director seem to think so, and they’re looking to cast Robert Downey Jr. as Geppetto!
The Hollywood Reporter got the scoop:
In the version being developed at Warner Bros., Geppetto embarks on a quest to reunite with his missing marionette. The well-regarded script is by Pushing Daisies creator Bryan Fuller. Dan Jinks (American Beauty) is producing.
Neither Burton nor Downey has a deal with Warners, but sources say Burton is keen to direct the film and has begun talks with the studio, so it’s just a question of whether Pinocchio will be his next movie. The Alice in Wonderland director also is eyeing an adaptation of Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children at Fox, among other projects. Warners wants to move quickly with Pinocchio, so if Burton chooses to make another movie first, the studio might move on to other directors.
According to two well-placed sources, Downey has expressed serious interest in the project (and in working with Burton), but his busy schedule must still be worked out. Warner Bros. is hoping that Burton and Downey commit soon so the project can be fast-tracked
We’d love to see a live action Pinocchio – particularly with Burton helming! We can’t even imagine his vision for the two lead characters.
Pictured above: Disney’s interpretation of the Pinocchio story.
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