Walden Media Partners With Spielberg on BFG
Walden Media has entered in a partnership with DreamWorks Studios to co-produce and co-finance The BFG, based on the children’s novel by Roald Dahl. The story is about a little girl, the Queen of England, and a giant known as the BFG (short for “Big Friendly Giant”) as they set out on an adventure to capture evil man-eating giants invading the human realm. Tony winner Mark Rylance has been set to star as the titular Big Friendly Giant and newcomer Ruby Barnhill will play Sophie, the girl.
“Walden is delighted to be involved with DreamWorks in bringing this imaginative and timeless Roald Dahl classic to the big screen,” Walden Media president and CEO Frank Smith said. “I cannot think of a more perfect director than Steven Spielberg to capture the magic and to tell this story.”
“When it comes to quality entertainment, Walden Media is an ideal partner for this exciting project, and we couldn’t be more pleased to have them on board,” said DreamWorks Studios president and COO Jeff Small.
Steven Spielberg is on board to direct from a script by Melissa Matheson (E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial). Walden’s involvement solidifies plans for the project, which is set for a July 1, 2016 release date.
