Monty Python's Musical SPAMALOT Is Being Adapted
Paramount Pictures has acquired Monty Python’s Broadway musical comedy Spamalot, and they are set to produce a feature film adaptation.
The film was originally set up at Fox, but development on the film lost some steam after Disney bought the studio. So, Paramount swooped in to scoop up the project after development on it stalled.
The screenplay for the film is already completed, and it was written by Monty Python troupe member Eric Idle, and it also features songs by Idle and John DuPrez. The film will be directed by Casey Nicholaw, who was the choreographer of the original Broadway production. Over the years, he also worked on Broadway productions such as Book of Mormon, Aladdin, Mean Girls, The Prom, The Drowsy Chaperone, and Something Rotten!
In case you weren’t aware, Spamalot is a stage musical adaptation of the 1975 film Monty Python and the Holy Grail. The Broadway adaptation has been a huge hit and even won a Tony Award for Best Musical.
The project tells the story of the legend of King Arthur, “with full tongue in cheek from the movie, and features many indelible moments from the Python film directed by Python members Terry Gilliam and Terry Jones, including The Knights Of Ni; the sickly Not Dead Fred, who refuses a ride in the cart reserved for deceased plague victims; the Black Knight whose arms and legs are cut off by King Arthur (‘it’s just a flesh wound’); the Killer Rabbit; and the Holy Hand Grenade unleashed to thwart the murderous bunny.”
I’ve been wanting to see Spamalot, but I’ve never had the opportunity. So, I’m looking forward to at least seeing the movie version! I’m sure it’ll be a hilariously good time!
The film will be produced by Dan Jinks (American Beauty and Big Fish) and Idle. The plan is to start casting right away and shoot later this year.
Source: Deadline