Another live-action movie for Disney's upcoming streaming service.
Disney is in early development of a family drama based on Kate DiCamillo’s novel “Flora and Ulysses” for its upcoming Disney DTC (direct-to-consumer) service, Variety has learned exclusively.
“Flora and Ulysses” centers on a cynical girl who spends her time reading comic books and a squirrel who is run over by the neighbor’s vacuum cleaner. The squirrel’s brush with death causes him to develop superpowers.
Gil Netter is producing and Lena Khan will direct from a Brad Copeland adapted script. Sam Dickerman is the Disney exec.
We have learned that production on the family drama is expected to kick off this Summer on June 17th. Filming is expected to take place in Vancouver. Lena Khan (The Tiger Hunter) will direct from a Brad Copeland (Ferdinand) adapted script. Gil Netter (Marley & Me) is producing.
For some reason, I keep thinking that this will be a show, but it's a film. I liked the clip we saw at the Investor's presentation a few weeks ago; Ulysses reminded me a bit of Pip from Enchanted. I'm looking forward to this.