Jack Huston Will Make a New Film About The Elephant Man Titled JOSEPH MERRICK

Jack Huston is set to direct a new film about The Elephant Man titled Joseph Merrick. The film is said to offer “a fresh and deeply emotional perspective on Merrick’s remarkable life, illuminating the untold story behind the legend.”

David Lynch previously directed The Elephant Man in 1980 with Anthony Hopkins and John Hurt starring in the film. That was an beautifully made film, and it did a wonderful job of telling Merrick’s story. But, Huston has a different vision for it.

This film will focus on Merrick’s final months, “exploring his transformative journey and the unexpected, life-altering relationships he forms along the way. As Merrick discovers moments of true connection and humanity, the film will shine a light on the profound, often overlooked aspects of his experience, challenging what we think we know about his life and legacy.”

Huston said: “I’ve long been fascinated by the life of Joseph Merrick — marked by unimaginable adversity, yet defined by his profound kindness, perseverance and strength. His journey is a testament to what we are capable of when we choose love and compassion over cruelty and indifference.

“I’m so grateful for this opportunity to explore the lesser-known parts of Joseph’s astonishing life, and I’m honored to have the chance to collaborate with such a passionate and dedicated team.”

Producer Mike Medavoy added: “This project has been a labor of love for all of us, and we’ve been relentless in our search for the right filmmaker to bring Joseph Merrick’s story to life.

“From the moment I saw Jack Huston’s Day of the Fight, I knew he was the perfect choice to tell the story. Among the many things that have excited me is that the way Jack sees this story reminds me of Milos Forman when we made One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest. I couldn’t be more thrilled about the poetry, wit, and feeling of human empathy that he will bring to this.”

Producer David Dobkin said: “Merrick has been a passion project for Mike, Kate, and myself. We have been unflinching in our pursuit to find the perfect filmmaker to direct this and bring a fresh perspective to Joseph’s story.

“I knew Jack Huston was the one when I saw Day of the Fight. His deeply humanistic approach, coupled with his ability to craft visually arresting and emotionally raw storytelling, makes him the perfect fit to helm this film. We could not be more excited to have him on board.”

Huston is best known as an actor in projects like Boardwalk Empire, American Hustle, Fargo Season 4 and House of Gucci among other credits, Huston is soon to be seen in the upcoming series Spider-Noir.