Kyle Chandler Joins Jason Momoa in Netflix's Adaptation of LITTLE NEMO IN SLUMBERLAND

Kyle Chandler (Friday Night Lights, Bloodline) has joined Jason Momoa in Netflix’s Adaptation of Windsor Mccay’s Little Nemo In Slumberland. The film is titled Slumberland, and it is being helmed by Francis Lawrence (Constantine, I Am Legend, The Hunger Games, Red Sparrow). Chris O’Dowd and Marlow Barkley have also been cast in the film.

The film will follow the story of the book where “a young girl, Nema, with the help of a large half-man/half-monster creature, travels to a mystical land in her dreams in search of her missing father.” Here’s a little synopsis:

Each night, young Nemo goes to Slumberland and has adventures and befriends the king of Slumberland, Morpheus. But one night Nemo discovers Nightmare Land, and the evil nightmare king, throwing Slumberland and Nemo himself into danger.

Momoa will take on the lead supporting male character, Flip. He is the creature who is described as a “nine-foot tall creature that is half-man, half-beast, has shaggy fur and long curved tusks.” This character will be created with CGI technology, and the film is said to be another big-budget production from Netflix.

There’s no word on who Chandler will be playing in the movie, but I like Chandler and I’m looking forward to seeing what his role in the film is. He will next be seen Netflix’s The Midnight Sky, which is being directed by George Clooney.

The screenplay is being written by David Guion and Michael Handelman (Dinner for Schmuks, Night at the Museum: Secret of the Tomb).