EXCLUSIVE: UK actor, comedian and writer Stephen Mangan is set to make his feature film screenwriting debut with the adaptation of Alan Temperley’s popular children’s novel Harry And The Wrin…
The book option deal was struck between UK producers Bird Flight Films and author Alan Temperley, who is represented by Lindsey Fraser and Fraser Ross Associates. Lizzie Brown and Emily Precious will produce the project for Bird Flight.was shortlisted for Whitbread Children’s Book of the Year in 1997, and the Hachette Jeunesse edition won the Prix Chronos in 2001. It was previously turned into a TV series which ran on ITV between 2000 and 2002.
“I watch a LOT of family films with my children and I know which ones make each of my kids laugh and which ones I can watch on a loop without wanting to throw the TV out of the window,” Mangan said. “The best are smart, funny and inspiring no matter what age you are andis the epitome of this. It has such a wonderful sense of mischief and anarchy and is the perfect jumping off point for an adventure caper that will make the whole family laugh.
“This was one of my favourite books as a child and I have been chasing the option for years. We are thrilled and honoured that Alan has trusted us with his much-loved novel,” said producer Precious. “Stephen’s vision for the film is everything we could ever have hoped for – a fast and funny romp that inspires kids, empowers grandparents and entertains the whole family. This is the kind of joyous escapism that the world will be crying out for when the cinemas open again,” added producer Brown.
“I am delighted to have been approached by the very positive, get-up-and-go Bird Flight Films who wish to make a movie of. Excellent news also that Stephen Mangan is writing the screenplay,” commented author Alan Temperley. “He read the original audiobook with a great sense of style and fun.
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