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| The Faraway Tree | |
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| Directed by | Ben Gregor |
| Screenplay by | Simon Farnaby |
| Based on | The Faraway Tree by Enid Blyton |
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| Country | United Kingdom |
| Language | English |
The Faraway Tree is an upcoming family film adapted by Simon Farnaby from the Enid Blyton book series of the same name.
Premise[edit]
A family learn to reconnect after being forced to move to the remote countryside and discover a magical tree from where they are transported to spectacular and fantastical lands.[1]
Cast[edit]
- Claire Foy as Polly
- Andrew Garfield as Tim
Production[edit]
Development[edit]
Simon Farnaby was attached to an adaptation of the Enid Blyton books in 2017 with options being placed all four books in the series.[2] The film was set up at Studiocanal. However, when personnel left Studiocanal to set up Elysian Film Group the Faraway Tree film continued development there.[3] In January 2024, it was reported that Elysian Film Group with Neal Street Productions would be producing the film with Ben Gregor on board as director, and producers Pippa Harris and Nicolas Brown of Neal Street Productions alongside Danny Perkins of Elysian Film Group.[4] The film will be adapates into the modern day, with director Gregory saying that it will tap into 21st century children’s post-pandemic anxiety, whilst still using characters from the books such as Moonface, Saucepan Man, Dame Washalot, Silky, Angry Pixie and Mister Watzisname, as well as the lands at the top of the tree including the Land of Goodies and the Land of Birthdays.[5]
In May 2024, Andrew Garfield and Claire Foy were confirmed in the cast to play Tim and Polly.[6]
Filming is scheduled to begin in June 2024.[7]
References[edit]
- ^ Ramachandran, Naman (March 10, 2024). "John Travolta, Pierce Brosnan, Charlotte Kirk Films, Among Palisades Park Pictures FilMart Slate". Variety. Retrieved March 10, 2024.
- ^ Thrower, Emma (November 20, 2017). "Simon Farnaby To Write Adaptation Of Enid Blyton's Magic Faraway Tree". Empireonline. Retrieved March 10, 2024.
- ^ Brew, Simon (January 12, 2024). "The Magic Faraway Tree - Simon Farnaby scripted adaptation heading to production (at last)". Film Stories. Retrieved March 10, 2024.
- ^ Wiseman, Andreas (January 11, 2024). "'The Magic Faraway Tree' Adaptation Heads Towards Production With Neal Street, Elysian, Ashland Hill & 'Wonka' Scribe Simon Farnaby — EFM". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved March 10, 2024.
- ^ Goodfellow, Melanie (February 16, 2024). "Enid Blyton 'The Magic Faraway Tree' Director Says Adaptation Will Tap Into Children's Post-Pandemic Anxiety; Unveils First Concept Art Image – EFM". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved March 10, 2024.
- ^ Wiseman, Andreas (May 3, 2024). "Andrew Garfield & Claire Foy To Star In Enid Blyton Adaptation 'The Magic Faraway Tree' With Filming Due To Begin Next Month — Cannes Market". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved May 3, 2024.
- ^ "Neal Street's Magic Faraway Tree to shoot in June". Televisual. January 12, 2024. Retrieved March 10, 2024.