Writer F. Scott Fitzgerald’s 1925 classic novel ‘The Great Gatsby’ is set to be made into an animated feature film.
The adaptation will be helmed by William Joyce, Oscar winner in 2012 in the Best Short Film (Animated) category for his film, ‘The Fantastic Flying Books Of Mr. Morris Lessmore’. Writer Brian Selznick is also associated with ‘The Great Gatsby’ project. An official announcement on the cast is yet to be made.
William Joyce said: “Gatsby continues to cast a powerful spell over readers unlike any other book in American letters. Much of the power of Gatsby comes from the enchantment of Fitzgerald’s prose. He created a vivid dreamscape that, to some degree, has eluded filmmakers since the silent era.” Joyce added: “The previous film versions were constrained by live-action, but innovative animation could finally realise the elusive quality of the novel.”
William Joyce will direct the animated feature, based on a script by Selznick, celebrated author of ‘The Invention Of Hugo Cabret ‘(which was adapted into Martin Scorsese’s 2011 release, Hugo) and Wonderstruck (made into a film of the same name in 2017 by Todd Haynes)
Selznick said: “I’ve been friends with William Joyce for nearly my entire career. I’ve always marvelled at his ability to invent indelible worlds and unforgettable characters. When he told me about his dream of making Gatsby into an animated movie, I immediately understood what a magical synthesis this could be.” —Breakingnews
