According to The Hollywood Reporter, Will Smith is in early talks to star in the live action adaption of the classic Disney animated film, “Dumbo”.
From The Hollywood Reporter:
Will Smith is in early talks to star in Disney’s live-action take of Dumbo, being directed by Tim Burton, The Hollywood Reporter has confirmed.
Ehren Kruger penned the script for the project, which is based on Disney’s classic animated 1941 movie about a baby circus elephant who is made fun of for his large ears and is separated from his mother.
Plot details are being kept under wraps, but sources say that one thing the new version does is expand and deepen the circus aspect of the story. The character that Smith would play, if a deal is made, is that of a father who works at the big top and whose children develop a relationship with the pachyderm.
No offer has been made, but conversations have taken place. One challenging point is Sony’s Bad Boys sequel, which could shoot at the same time as Dumbo.
Source: The Hollywood Reporter
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Please NO
Will he force Disney to have his son play the lead?
Do I ned to be the first to point out that in that picture, at least the ears look about right?
At least it’s not Eddie Murphy…
At least he’s not playing one of the crows/ravens as that was so racist!
Can’t wait to see Tim Burton’s interpretation of the drunk scene…
All pink elephants will be played by Johnny Depp of course.