We have identified that Warner Bros. was trying to produce a brand new tackle The Wizard Of Oz – even given its standing as a seemingly untouchable traditional — since final 12 months. The most recent information by way of Deadline is that Black-ish creator Kenya Barris is aboard to put in writing and direct.

Frank L. Baum’s unique ebook was revealed in 1900, spawning 13 extra tomes and, after all the 1939 musical traditional film. Since then, it has impressed any variety of interpretations, from TV exhibits to comedian books and Depraved the musical. Whereas the ebook is within the public area, Warner Bros. has the benefit of the film’s rights in its library.

Watchmen TV director Nicole Kassell was hooked up again in 2021, however she has since left the film.

Barris is preserving no matter artistic plans he has backstage for now, however he’ll actually put a spin on it – assuming this one would not vanish again into growth limbo.