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Matthew Warchus to Direct ‘Chitty Chitty Bang Bang’ Remake for EON, Amazon MGM

The Wrap
Story by Umberto GonzalezDecember 20, 2024 • 1:10 AM
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Acclaimed director Matthew Warchus to helm a new take on the classic car-themed family adventure 'Chitty Chitty Bang Bang' for EON and Amazon MGM.
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  • Warchus has proven his chops with acclaimed musicals like 'Matilda' and 'Pride', so expect this remake to have a fresh, contemporary flair.
  • This marks the first big-screen adaptation of 'Chitty Chitty Bang Bang' since the 1968 original, giving a new generation the chance to discover the magical flying car.
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Matthew Warchus, EON Productions, Amazon MGM, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang
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