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Universal taps Shrek director for live-action Curious George movie

August 10, 2016 by Gary Collinson

Deadline is reporting that Andrew Adamson, director of the first two instalments of the Shrek and The Chronicles of Narnia franchises, has signed on helm a live-action adaptation of Hans Augusto Rey and Margret Rey’s beloved children’s book series Curious George.

The film is being developed by Imagine Entertainment and Universal Pictures, who were responsible for the 2006 animated movie, with Brian Grazer, Ron Howard, David Kirschner and Jon Shapiro once again serving as producers. In addition to directing, Adamson will co-write the script, and executive produce.

Curious George follows the adventures of a young monkey called George, who is brought from his home in Africa by ‘The Man with the Yellow Hat’ to live with him in America. The series has sold over 75 million copies worldwide since its launch back in 1941.

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Originally published August 10, 2016. Updated April 15, 2018.

Filed Under: Gary Collinson, Movies, News Tagged With: andrew adamson, Curious George

About Gary Collinson

Gary Collinson is a film, TV and digital content producer and writer who is the Editor-in-Chief of the pop culture website Flickering Myth and producer of the gothic horror feature 'The Baby in the Basket' and suspense thriller 'Death Among the Pines'.

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