Sam Mendes in Talks to Direct Disney's 'James and the Giant Peach'

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The James Bond director is reportedly circling the Mouse House's live-action adaptation of Roald Dahl's classic tale.

August 27, 2016

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Sam Mendes is in negotiations to direct a Disney movie. The director of the last two James Bond movies "Skyfall" and "Spectre" is reportedly eyed to serve behind the lens for an adaptation of the classic children's book "James and the Giant Peach".

According to Deadline, Nick Hornby ("Brooklyn") is attached to write the screenplay. It's based on a beloved tale by Roald Dahl. The project comes after the Mouse House recently released a live-action adaptation of another Dahl book "The BFG".

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"James and the Giant Peach" was first adapted into the big screen in 1996, but the upcoming movie will be the first live-action spin on the story. It follows a young orphan who escapes his cruel aunts and sets off on an extraordinary adventure using a peach which is magically transformed into a giant vessel.

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