FREE WILLY Reboot (From the Russos) Is Happening... For Some Reason
Warner Bros. and AGBO have tapped Mary-Margaret Kunze and Jade Halley Bartlett to write the screenplay for the family adventure reboot.
- Warner Bros. Pictures and production company AGBO are developing a reimagining of the 1993 adventure film Free Willy, tapping screenwriters Mary-Margaret Kunze and Jade Halley Bartlett to write the script.
- Released in 1993, the original Free Willy became a global phenomenon, grossing $153.7 million worldwide on a $20 million budget while spawning theatrical sequels, an animated series, and a direct-to-video continuation.
- Anthony and Joe Russo of AGBO will produce alongside Lauren Shuler Donner and Courtney Baker, with Jesse Ehrman and Cate Adams overseeing the project for Warner Bros.
- Kunze and Bartlett, who previously collaborated on the 2024 film Miller's Girl, helm the creative partnership through their production company, Biscuit Belly Productions.
- The project continues AGBO's expansion into family franchises alongside their work on Marvel Studios' Avengers films, though the studio has yet to set a release date for the reimagining.
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Reboot of 90s Family Adventure Movie 'Free Willy' in Works
Get latest articles and stories on Entertainment at LatestLY. Warner Bros is developing a reboot of the 90s family adventure movie 'Free Willy', reported Variety. The makers have onboarded Mary-Margaret Kunze and Jade Halley Bartlett to write a screenplay for the new movie. Entertainment News | Reboot of 90s Family Adventure Movie 'Free Willy' in Works.
'Free Willy' set for a comeback as the iconic 90s family adventure gets a modern reimagining
A fresh take on the beloved family classic 'Free Willy' is on the horizon, with screenwriters Mary-Margaret Kunze and Jade Halley Bartlett working tirelessly on the new screenplay. Renowned filmmakers Anthony and Joe Russo are on board through their production company, aiming to reintroduce the iconic narrative to today's audience, capturing the magic of the original 1993 hit that resonated with so many.
FREE WILLY Reboot (From the Russos) Is Happening... For Some Reason
⚡ Quick Take A Free Willy reboot is in the works from Warner Bros.The ’90s cult classic movie, Free Willy, which advocated for animal rights, was a box office smash. But its sequels didn’t do so well.The Free Willy Reboot will be executive-produced by the Russo brothers. I am begging anyone to come up with an original idea. As of now, Warner Bros. has announced a reboot of the 90s movie Free Willy, according to Variety. This cult classic mo…
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