Warner Bros. Developing ‘Free Willy’ Reimagining With Russo Brothers’ AGBO
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Warner Bros. is developing a reimagining of the 1993 family adventure film “Free Willy,” produced by Anthony and Joe Russo’s AGBO. The studio has hired writers Mary-Margaret Kunze and Jade Halley Bartlett to write the screenplay for the new movie. The original film, about an orphaned boy who befriends a captive orca, grossed $153.7 million worldwide on a $20 million budget and spawned multiple sequels and an animated series. AGBO’s Angela Russo-Otstot, Michael Disco and Kassee Whiting will produce, with executive producers including the Russo brothers and Lauren Shuler Donner. Jesse Ehrman and Cate Adams are overseeing the project for the studio. The Hollywood Reporter first reported news of the developing project.
What’s reported
Warner Bros. is developing a reimagining of “Free Willy” produced by Anthony and Joe Russo’s AGBO.
Mary-Margaret Kunze and Jade Halley Bartlett have been hired to write the screenplay.
The original 1993 film grossed $153.7 million worldwide on a $20 million budget.
Producers include Angela Russo-Otstot, Michael Disco and Kassee Whiting.
Executive producers include the Russo brothers and Lauren Shuler Donner.
Jesse Ehrman and Cate Adams are overseeing the project for Warner Bros.
The Hollywood Reporter first reported the news.
Key figures
Mary-Margaret Kunze (screenwriter)
Jade Halley Bartlett (screenwriter)
Anthony and Joe Russo (executive producers via AGBO)
Angela Russo-Otstot (producer)
Michael Disco (producer)
Kassee Whiting (producer)
Lauren Shuler Donner (executive producer)
Jesse Ehrman (studio overseer)
Cate Adams (studio overseer)
Sources: Variety
