Spencer has been tapped to star opposite Anne Hathaway in The Witches remake helmed by Robert Zemeckis. 

This will be the second time Roald Dahl’s 1973 novelwill be adapted for the screen. It was first adapted in 1990 and starred Anjelica Huston. However, the feature was disavowed by the author since the version changed the book’s ending. According to Variety, Zemeckis’ film will be a more faithful adaptation of the novel.

The story follows Bruno, a 7-year-old boy who encounters real-life witches. Spencer is set to play Bruno’s grandmother. Jahzir Bruno and Codie-Lei Eastick are also negotiations to join the cast

Zemeckis will co-write the script with Kenya Barris (Black-ish). He is also producing with through their banner ImageMovers, alongside Alfonso Cuaron and Guillermo del Toro.

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the Oscar-winning actress will be taking on the role of the Grand High Witch, played by Anjelica Huston in the 1990 classic.

This project is based on Roald Dahl’s popular children’s novel, and tells the story of a young boy who stumbles onto a witch convention and must do everything in his power to stop them.

Guillermo del Toro previously expressed a desire to make a stop-motion film based on this book, but that never happened. Robert Zemeckis eventually jumped on board, and agreed to direct and write the script for this exciting project.

Rumor has it Anne Hathaway won’t be the only Oscar winner starring in The Witches. Viola Davis is reportedly circling the project, as well, but nothing is official just yet. Release date is also still a mystery.

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Spencer has been tapped to star opposite Anne Hathaway in The Witches remake helmed by Robert Zemeckis. 

This will be the second time Roald Dahl’s 1973 novelwill be adapted for the screen. It was first adapted in 1990 and starred Anjelica Huston. However, the feature was disavowed by the author since the version changed the book’s ending. According to Variety, Zemeckis’ film will be a more faithful adaptation of the novel.

The story follows Bruno, a 7-year-old boy who encounters real-life witches. Spencer is set to play Bruno’s grandmother. Jahzir Bruno and Codie-Lei Eastick are also negotiations to join the cast

Zemeckis will co-write the script with Kenya Barris (Black-ish). He is also producing with through their banner ImageMovers, alongside Alfonso Cuaron and Guillermo del Toro.

The post Octavia Spencer Joins Anne Hathaway in “The Witches” appeared first on OMG Check It Out !.

the Oscar-winning actress will be taking on the role of the Grand High Witch, played by Anjelica Huston in the 1990 classic.

This project is based on Roald Dahl’s popular children’s novel, and tells the story of a young boy who stumbles onto a witch convention and must do everything in his power to stop them.

Guillermo del Toro previously expressed a desire to make a stop-motion film based on this book, but that never happened. Robert Zemeckis eventually jumped on board, and agreed to direct and write the script for this exciting project.

Rumor has it Anne Hathaway won’t be the only Oscar winner starring in The Witches. Viola Davis is reportedly circling the project, as well, but nothing is official just yet. Release date is also still a mystery.

The post Anne Hathaway Lands Lead Role in “The Witches” Remake appeared first on OMG Check It Out !.