So is Burton actually directing the film? Not quite yet. But the early rumors reported by Ain’t It Cool were confirmed this morning with a report that ALICE writer Linda Woolverton has been hired to write the script with Burton helping to develop the production. I’m sorry but despite the mega-success of ALICE at the box-office, I can’t get excited for a movie that reunites the main creative team behind that film, which was an unbridled mess (please don’t get me started on the 3D).
As previously reported, the film will take a look at the villainess from her perspective, not unlike what “Wicked” did with the Wicked Witch.
Burton has a number of possibilities to consider for his next project including the ADDAMS FAMILY film at Universal, the long-rumored DARK SHADOWS film and now this project. He’s currently just getting started on the feature-length version of FRANKENWEENIE for Disney.