Key Takeaways:
– Laika Studios, known for stop-motion animated films like Coraline and Paranorman, is entering the world of live-action with ‘Crumble.'
– Crumble is an action-adventure film directed by Brian Duffield.
– The movie revolves around a couple on a journey to cure an ancient curse.
– Apart from this, Laika is also working on ‘Wildwood' and an adaptation of Susanne Clarke's best-selling novel ‘Piranesi.'
Laika Studios is set to stir up the cinematic world with its first live-action adventure, ‘Crumble.' Known for its brilliance in stop-motion animation with films like ‘Coraline,' ‘Kudo and the Two Strings,' and ‘Paranorman,' Laika now intends to wow us with real people on screen.
Turning a New Page with ‘Crumble'
Directed by Brian Duffield, the mind behind films like ‘No One Will Save You,' ‘Cocaine Bear,' and ‘Spontaneous,' ‘Crumble' promises an epic adventure. The story centers on a married couple who embark on a quest around the world, hoping to find a cure for an ancient curse.
What makes this project even more promising is the power-packed production team. Phil Lord and Chris Miller will be lending their expertise alongside Aditya Sood under their Lord Miller studio. And, guess what? Duffield isn't limiting himself to the director's chair, but is also producing and penning down the script for ‘Crumble.'
Matt Levin, Laika's President of Live Action Film & Series, expressed his excitement, stating, “Brian has such a unique voice and Crumble perfectly embodies the emotional and inventive storytelling that we champion at LAIKA. We couldn't ask for a better creative team to bring this story to life.”
More Laika Magic with ‘Wildwood' and ‘Piranesi'
It seems Laika is on a creativity roll. Apart from ‘Crumble,' the studio already has a stop-motion animated adaptation called ‘Wildwood' under its belt. Based on Colin Meloy's novel, ‘Wildwood' has attracted voice talent like Peyton Elizabeth Lee, Jacob Tremblay, and Mahershala Ali.
The story unfolds from various points of view. It's about Prue and her friend Curtis who stumble upon a secret world filled with conflicting creatures and dark figures, resulting in an unparalleled rescue mission.
There's more. Laika Studios CEO Travis Knight reveals he's working on an adaptation of Susanne Clarke's best-selling novel ‘Piranesi.' This intriguing story revolves around Piranesi who lives in a surreal house, recording its wonders, dealing with mysterious beings and unveiling secrets of this strange world.
Knight stated, “As a filmmaker, I can scarcely imagine a more joyful experience than wandering through the worlds Susanna dreamed into being. She's one of my all-time favorite authors, and with Piranesi, Susanna has created a beautiful, surreal, and utterly life-affirming work of art.”
Are you pumped about getting into the details of ‘Crumble?' Feel free to share your views in the comments below. With Laika stepping into the realm of live-action and continuing its magical journey with other projects, it's safe to say that fans have a lot to look forward to in the coming years.
Remember to keep an eye out for further updates! The excitement is real, and it only grows from here on out.
