Morten Tyldum and Simon Beaufoy Developing Live-Action 'The Little Prince' Feature
Director Morten Tyldum and screenwriter Simon Beaufoy are partnering to adapt 'The Little Prince' into a live-action feature film.
In Brief
- •Director Morten Tyldum and screenwriter Simon Beaufoy are partnering to adapt 'The Little Prince' into a live-action feature film.
- •The project is being developed in partnership with Le Petit Prince Groupe, guardian of author Antoine de Saint-Exupéry's estate.
- •The narrative will weave Saint-Exupéry's real-life experiences as a pioneering aviator with visual effects depicting the fantastical Little Prince.
- •Producers Aton Soumache and Paul Trijbits of Magical Society are producing the film, drawing inspiration from Joann Sfar's graphic adaptation.
Why It Matters
First published in 1943, 'The Little Prince' is one of the world's most widely read literary works, having sold over 200 million copies and translated into roughly 600 languages and dialects. A new high-budget adaptation combining biography and visual effects marks a significant cinematic commitment to extending the classic story's international franchise reach. Following the success of the 2015 animated film adaptation—which grossed nearly $100 million globally—this project gathers prominent British and European filmmakers to reimagine Saint-Exupéry's legacy for modern family cinema audiences.
Key Details
- Original Book Publication
- 1943
- Global Book Sales
- Over 200 million copies
- 2015 Animated Adaptation Box Office
- Nearly $100 million worldwide
- Key Creative Team
- Morten Tyldum (Director), Simon Beaufoy (Screenwriter)
- Production Company
- Magical Society
Context & Background
Antoine de Saint-Exupéry's classic novella 'The Little Prince' has been adapted into numerous artistic mediums since its release during World War II. Producer Aton Soumache previously backed an animated film adaptation in 2015 directed by Mark Osborne, which premiered at the Cannes Film Festival and won France's César Award for Best Animated Film.
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