The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane is a beloved novel that director Robert Zemeckis was once attached to adapt, but is it still coming?
The Miraculous Journey Of Edward Tulane is a beloved young adult novel, but is a planned adaptation by Robert Zemeckis still happening? Long before his planned take on The Miraculous Journey Of Edward Tulane was announced, Robert Zemeckis began his directing career with 1978's I Wanna Hold Your Hand. Sadly, this musical comedy failed to make much of an impact at the box office, nor did his Kurt Russell-fronted comedy Used Cars. Zemeckis scored his first hit with 1984's adventure Romancing The Stone.
Zemeckis then helmed his best-known work with the time travel adventure Back To The Future. This 1985 sci-fi comedy went through a notably messy production, with original lead Eric Stoltz being fired over a month into production, but it's now considered a classic. Zemeckis has since helmed many acclaimed films, including Who Framed Roger Rabbit and Cast Away.
In 2013, he was lined up to make The Miraculous Journey Of Edward Tulane, which was based on the acclaimed novel by Kate DiCamillo. Word on this adaptation has gone quiet, so is it happening?
The Miraculous Journey Of Edward Tulane's Story
The Miraculous Journey Of Edward Tulane follows a china rabbit owned by a young girl who showers him with love. His pampered life takes a turn for the worst when he falls overboard from an ocean liner and ends up being owned by people from all walks of life. Edward learns some humility and valuable life lessons along the way, and the book was met with praise upon publication.
The Miraculous Journey Of Edward Tulane's Cast & Crew
Variety's announcement of director Robert Zemeckis helming The Miraculous Journey Of Edward Tulane's movie adaptation was big news in 2013. The project had been in development hell for years despite the novel's popularity, and Zemeckis felt like the perfect filmmaker to take it on. Jeff Stockwell (A Wrinkle In Time) was also confirmed as the project's screenwriter.
No cast was linked to The Miraculous Journey Of Edward Tulane, however, and Zemeckis followed up with back-to-back movies such as The Walk and Allied. Ever since, word on The Miraculous Journey Of Edward Tulane adaptation has gone quiet, though the book has since been turned into an opera titled Edward Tulane.
The Miraculous Journey Of Edward Tulane Movie May Not Happen
Given that nearly a decade has passed since Robert Zemeckis' The Miraculous Journey Of Edward Tulane was announced, it seems the adaptation isn't happening. No further updates have been offered, and Zemeckis has helmed five movies - including the upcoming live-action Pinocchio remake - since he was first linked to it. If a Miraculous Journey Of Edward Tulane movie does happen, it will likely be a new filmmaker behind it.
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