‘Wizard of Oz’ Remake in the Works at New Line With Director Nicole Kassell

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Hold on to your ruby red slippers and repave the yellow brick road: A “Wizard of Oz” remake is in the works at New Line Cinema.

Nicole Kassell (“Watchmen”) is directing the film, an adaptation of L. Frank Baum’s beloved book “The Wonderful Wizard of Oz.” Baum’s story has been retold on the big and small screen many times over the years; the most memorable being the classic 1939 musical starring Judy Garland.

Yet New Line promises the upcoming film will be a “fresh take” on Dorothy and the Land of Oz, adding that it can “draw on other elements” from Garland’s “Wizard of Oz” — like the prized ruby red slippers.

“I am incredibly honored to join Temple Hill and New Line in bringing this beloved classic to the screen,” Kassell said. “While the 1939 musical is part of my DNA, I am exhilarated and humbled by the responsibility of re-imagining such a legendary tale. The opportunity to examine the original themes — the quest for courage, love, wisdom and home — feels more timely and urgent than ever. These are profoundly iconic shoes to fill, and I am eager to dance alongside these heroes of my childhood as we pave a newly minted yellow brick road!”

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Should Gaga audition?

[dynamite 50,362]

The Wizard of Oz has been my #1 film for my whole life. Curious about this but I know it won't even touch the original. 

[Squidward T 2,029]

Stop. Ruining. Classics

[BUtterfield 8 40,742]

Just now, Squidward T said:

Stop. Ruining. Classics

A star is born 

[PunkTheFunk 123,507]

Did anyone ask for this?

[sillynate 6,170]

Just now, Squidward T said:

Stop. Ruining. Classics

How does it ruin it though? 

[HausOfAntonio 7,995]

Just now, BUtterfield 8 said:

A star is born 

Its only became a classic when Gaga did it 

[ALGAYDO 29,948]

3 minutes ago, Squidward T said:

Stop. Ruining. Classics

Just don’t watch them 

[GC1234 620]

Leave 👏 the 👏 classics 👏 alone 👏

[Stephen 30,266]

I'm very nervous... this remake has to be exceptional or else what's the point 

They need top tier talent. The Wizard of Oz is so important...

[Queen Bitch 10,513]

Some movies just don't need remakes. This is one of them. 

[weed 70,932]

Oh wowwww Watchmen the TV show was phenomenal so it actually makes me excited seeing the director 

hope they spend all the time and money and effort and perfecting it 

also hope the cast is full of new faces

[BUtterfield 8 40,742]

8 minutes ago, GC1234 said:

Leave 👏 the 👏 classics 👏 alone 👏

 

7 minutes ago, Queen Bitch said:

Some movies just don't need remakes. This is one of them. 

A star is born 

[Jed 7,716]

Gaga is too old it would be a Diana Ross in the wiz situation. Dorothy is supposed to be an ingenue not a grown woman, no matter how talented she may be.  

[Ivannn 1,079]

NOOOOO