The SWORD IN THE STONE Live-Action Remake Now Has A Director

Movie Disney Live-Action The Sword In The Stone about 6 years agoby Mick Joest

The Sword in the Stone live-action remake just got a director, and it's looking like this film may have a much darker tone than the original animated Disney film. THR reports director Juan Carlos Fresnadillo has gotten the job, and will take on the script written by Game of Thrones writer Bryan Cogman.

If the name of the director isn't ringing any bells, perhaps you'll remember him from his film 28 Weeks Later. Now, we're not expecting Disney to let Fresnadillo go quite as dark as he's capable of with this film, but the casting certainly indicates they're not looking to do a live-action shot for shot recreation of the original film. Beyond the zombie film, Fresnadillo has also directed episodes of Falling Water and Salvation, which definitely show Disney has a different vision for this film.

How do you feel about a darker Sword in the Stone? I'll be honest I have no strong feelings towards the original so I have no issue with Disney trying something new. What's your take?

Mick Joest

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