Jeff Bridges is set to voice one of the lead roles in Mark Osborne’s
adaptation of “The Little Prince,” while Paul Giamatti and Mackenzie Foy
(“Twilight: Breaking Dawn”) are in negotiations for other lead roles in the
animated movie, TheWrap has learned.
Additionally, an individual familiar with the project tells TheWrap that
Paramount Pictures is coming on to handle distribution in the U.S.Paramount had
no comment.Other actors being sought for roles include James Franco, Paul Rudd,
Marion Cotillard and Benicio del Toro, though none have officially signed on to
the project.
First published as a novella in 1943, “The Little Prince” was written by
French aristocrat Antoine de Saint-Exupery, and is believed to be the most read
and the most translated book in the French language. The beloved tale recently
celebrated its 70th anniversary.Dimitri Rassam and Aton Soumache are producing
for Paris-based Onyx Films.
adaptation of “The Little Prince,” while Paul Giamatti and Mackenzie Foy
(“Twilight: Breaking Dawn”) are in negotiations for other lead roles in the
animated movie, TheWrap has learned.
Additionally, an individual familiar with the project tells TheWrap that
Paramount Pictures is coming on to handle distribution in the U.S.Paramount had
no comment.Other actors being sought for roles include James Franco, Paul Rudd,
Marion Cotillard and Benicio del Toro, though none have officially signed on to
the project.
First published as a novella in 1943, “The Little Prince” was written by
French aristocrat Antoine de Saint-Exupery, and is believed to be the most read
and the most translated book in the French language. The beloved tale recently
celebrated its 70th anniversary.Dimitri Rassam and Aton Soumache are producing
for Paris-based Onyx Films.
