Andrew Garfield and Clair Foy to Star in Magical Family Adventure Film THE MAGIC FARAWAY TREE
Andrew Garfield and Claire Foy are set to star in the upcoming magical family adventure film The Magic Faraway Tree, which is based on Enid Blyton’s beloved children’s novel series.
The Magic Faraway Tree follows Polly (Foy) and Tim (Garfield) and their children Beth, Joe and Fran, “a modern family who find themselves forced to relocate to the remote English countryside.
“Soon after the family’s arrival in the countryside, the children discover a magical tree and its extraordinary and eccentric residents including treasured characters Moonface, Silky, Dame Washalot and Saucepan Man.
“At the top of the tree, they are transported to spectacular and fantastical lands and, through the joys and challenges of their adventures, the family learns to reconnect and value each other for the first time in years.”
The script for the film was written by Simon Farnaby (Wonka and Paddington 2) and will be directed by Ben Gregor (Britannia and Cuckoo).
Farnady said in a statement: “To have two actors of the quality of Andrew Garfield and Claire Foy is a dream for any screenwriter. I have long admired their warmth, wit and lightness of touch.
He added: “Plus they have the power to imbue their characters’ complexities that I don’t have the power to write… I mean, even Enid Blyton might be impressed we got Spider-Man and the Queen.”
Added Gregor: “Andrew and Claire are exquisite performers and I feel so spoiled to have them for this film. They are the cornerstones of our big hearted world and the perfect people to bring our lovely script to life.”
This seems like it will be a wonderful uplifting film for audiences to enjoy. Neal Street Productions, Elysian Film Group and Ashland Hill Media Finance are producing the project.
The film will start shooting in June, with additional casting currently underway. Garfield and Foy previously starred together in the film Breathe.
Source: Variety