Kirk Jones Tapped to Direct Live-Action 'Mr. Benn' Film Adaptation
The beloved British children's classic 'Mr. Benn' is moving forward with a live-action film adaptation, with director Kirk Jones tapped to helm the project, bringing the bowler hat-wearing character to the big screen.
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‘I Swear’ Director Kirk Jones Tapped for Live-Action Film Adaptation of Beloved British Kids’ Animation ‘Mr. Benn’
A feature film about Mr. Benn, the bowler hat-wearing British kids’ character who first appeared in a series of books and then fronted a beloved animated TV series, appears to be moving forward after many years of discussions. Kirk Jones, who recently directed smash hit indie “I Swear” — which won both leading actor and best […]
By Alex Ritman
Read full article →Live-Action ‘Mr Benn’ Film on the Way From ‘I Swear’ Writer-Director Kirk Jones
Based on David McKee's beloved book character and the subsequent animated series, 'Mr Benn' is set to cast its lead actor in the coming months.
By Lily Ford
Read full article →‘Mr Benn’: Harry Potter Producer & Jack Whitehall Team With ‘Nanny McPhee’ & ‘I Swear’ Director Kirk Jones For Film Version Of Brit Kids Classic
The movie version of Brit kids classic Mr Benn has new impetus with recent BAFTA nominee Kirk Jones (I Swear) joining as writer-director. Behind the new incarnation of the film are Branwen Prestwood Smith (The Mauritanian) and Mike Prestwood Smith for 48 Films, David Barron (the Harry Potter franchise) for BeaglePug Ltd, comedian and actor […]
By Andreas Wiseman
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