Andrew Adamson of “Shrek” is in talks to direct a new live-action version of “Curious George” out of Universal and Imagine.
Ron Howard and Brian Grazer are bringing the new live-action version to Universal after having produced the animated “Curious George” in 2006 out of their Imagine Entertainment. That film grossed $69.8 million from a $50 million budget and got mediocre reviews.
Adamson is also co-writing and executive producing the upcoming adaptation of the classic children’s book series written by Margret & H.A. Rey.
David Kirschner and Jon Shapiro are also producing, as is Imagine’s Erica Huggins.
Adamson directed, produced and wrote the screenplay adaptation for the first two films in “The Chronicles of Narnia” series. He also directed the animated blockbusters “Shrek” and “Shrek 2” and wrote the script for the latter film.
Books about Curious George have sold more than 75 million copies and his original story has never been out of print since it was first published in 1941.
Universal’s Kristin Lowe, SVP of production, will oversee the project for the studio.
Adamson is represented by UTA and Nelson Davis, LLP.