US EditionMelissa McCarthy to Lead Live-Action Adaptation of ‘Miss Nelson Is Missing’ | Just Jared: Celebrity News and Gossip
Melissa McCarthy stars and produces Netflix's adaptation of the classic children's book, with Brad Copeland writing and multiple producers including Reese Witherspoon involved.
- Netflix is developing a live-action film based on the beloved children’s story about a kindly teacher who mysteriously disappears, with Melissa McCarthy attached to both star in and produce the project.
- The project originated from strong interest in the classic 1977 book by Harry Allard, illustrated by James Marshall, and McCarthy's prior collaborations with Netflix.
- McCarthy will portray both the kind teacher Miss Nelson and her strict substitute Miss Viola Swamp, while Reese Witherspoon, Ben Falcone, Lawrence Grey, and Caroline Fraser also produce.
- The screenplay, adapted by the writer behind Spies in Disguise, focuses on Miss Nelson’s mysterious disappearance as a way to teach her unruly students a valuable lesson.
- The film's production by multiple companies suggests high expectations, and success could lead to adaptations of related Miss Nelson titles in the future.
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Melissa McCarthy to Lead Live-Action Adaptation of ‘Miss Nelson is Missing’ | Just Jared: Celebrity News and Gossip
Melissa McCarthy will star in a live-action adaptation of the beloved children’s book Miss Nelson is Missing for Netflix! The 55-year-old actress will play the title role in the film. Brad Copeland is set to adapt the book, which was written by Harry Allard and illustrated by James Marshall, reports Deadline. Keep reading to find out more… The books revolve around a rowdy class of kids whose teacher, Miss Nelson, mysteriously vanishes one day. B…
‘Miss Nelson Is Missing’ Movie In The Works At Netflix With Melissa McCarthy To Star And Brad Copeland Writing; Hello Sunshine And Grey Matter Producing
Melissa McCarthy is attached to star in the titular role of Netflix's adaptation of 'Miss Nelson is Missing'
In brief: Melissa McCarthy to star in ‘Miss Nelson is Missing!’ film and more – KS95 94.5
Melissa McCarthy is starring in a live-action film adaptation of the beloved children’s book Miss Nelson is Missing! Variety reports that Netflix is developing the movie, which will follow a misbehaving class whose teacher is mysteriously absent from school one day and replaced by a strict substitute named Viola Swamp … Sorry, Baby will soon be available to stream at home. The A24 film will make its streaming debut on HBO Max on Oct. 30. It will…
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In brief: Melissa McCarthy to star in 'Miss Nelson is Missing!' film and more
Melissa McCarthy is starring in a live-action film adaptation of the beloved children’s book Miss Nelson is Missing! Variety reports that Netflix is developing the movie, which will follow a misbehaving class whose teacher is mysteriously absent from school one day and replaced by a strict substitute named Viola Swamp … Sorry, Baby will soon be available to stream at home. The A24 film will make its streaming debut on HBO Max on Oct. 30. It will…
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