Sam Mendes in Talks to Direct JAMES AND THE GIANT PEACH for Disney

Skyfall director Sam Mendez is currently in talks with Disney to direct a live-action adaptation of James and the Giant Peach. Nick Hornby is writing the script for the film. He most recently worked on the wonderful movie Brooklyn, which is a must-see movie.  

Back in 1996, Henry Selick directed a stop-motion animated version of Roald Dahl's classic book. It was a decently made film, but Disney obviously feels like now is the time to develop a live-action version. Hell, they are making live-action versions of everything that they currently own the rights to at the moment except Gargoyles

I keep seeing Disney develop these live-action versions of classic animated films, but for some reason, Gargoyles isn't happening. It doesn't make any sense to me. I'd much rather see Mendes direct a Gargoyles movie! 

James and the Giant Peach centers on an orphan who is forced to live with his cruel aunts. "James finds a way out of his bleak existence when he discovers an enormous enchanted peach. After rolling into the sea inside the buoyant fruit, James, accompanied by a crew of friendly talking insects, sets sail for New York City."

Source: Deadline

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