Netflix Developing an Animated Film Adaptation of THE MAGICIAN'S ELEPHANT
Netflix is producing an animated film adaptation of the book written by Kate DeCamilo, The Magician’s Elephant.
The story follows a character named Peter, “who is searching for his long-lost sister. When he crosses paths with a fortune teller in the market square, he wants to know, is his sister still alive? To get the answer, he must find a mysterious elephant and the magician (Wong) who will conjure it, setting Peter off on a journey to complete three seemingly impossible tasks that will change the face of his town.”
The project is being developed by writer Martin Hynes (Toy Story 4) and director Wendy Rogers, a visual effects vet who is making her directorial debut. She served as VFX supervisor on The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian as well as the animated feature Flushed Away. Rogers said in a statement:
“Peter’s story planted itself in my heart when I first read the book - I felt very connected to him, and was totally captivated by the world and the characters. The power of hope, the belief that anything is possible, and the ability to ask 'what if?' are all themes that are woven into the fabric of this film, and resonate now more than ever."
The voice cast includes Noah Jupe, Brian Tyree Henry, Mandy Patinkin, and Benedict Wong. They will be joined by Sian Clifford, Pixie Davies, Natasia Demetriou, Dawn French, Aasif Mandvi, Miranda Richardson, Cree Summer, and Lorraine Toussaint.
Source: THR
