Nathan Fillion Could Possibly Star in a New WIZARD OF OZ Prequel Film
There's another Wizard of Oz prequel film in development that is coming from RAMstar Studios. The movie will be based on the 1991 book, How the Wizard Came To Oz, written by Donald Abbot.
The story is very similar to the 2013 Sam Raimi-directed film Oz the Great and Powerful, as it explores how circus stuntman Oscar Diggs was whisked away to the land of Oz and how he became the "wizard" encountered by Dorothy in the famous story.
I'm not sure why they would want to make a film that has basically been made already, but the most exciting aspect of it is that it could possibly star Nathan Fillion as the Wizard. There's no confirmation of his casting, but they are reportedly trying to get him on board.
The author of the book is writing the script and the film will be directed by Cole S. McKay, who has worked on films such as Cloverfield and Transformers: Dark Of The Moon. Here's the synopsis for the upcoming film:
Discover how everyone's favorite humbug first found his way to Oz! When circus stuntman Oscar Diggs goes aloft in a balloon and is blown over the rainbow to the land of Oz at the time when both wicked witches are still alive and kicking, he's in for the biggest challenge of his life! Through a delicious set of misunderstandings, the people of Oz mistake Oscar for a mighty wizard and Oscar, ever the showman, plays right along. Staying one jump ahead of the two wicked witches is no easy feat, but Oscar's wit and bag of tricks help him carry the day!
Would you be up for watching another Wizard of Oz prequel with Nathan Fillion?
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