Upcoming Remake of “Chitty Chitty Bang Bang” Takes Off

The anticipated remake of “Chitty Chitty Bang Bang” is set to soar with director Matthew Warchus, known for his work on “Matilda the Musical” and “Pride,” joining the project.

Warchus at the Helm

Award-winning director Warchus will lead the film, which is based on the beloved children’s tale featuring a magical flying car, with a screenplay penned by Tony Award winner Enda Walsh, recognized for “Small Things Like These.”

Development Stage

The new film, announced earlier this month by Eon Productions and Amazon MGM Studios, is currently in the early development phase. This project enhances the collaboration between the studio and the producers of the “James Bond” franchise, particularly as they seek a new MI6 agent following Daniel Craig’s departure after 2021’s “No Time to Die.”

A Classic Reimagined

Originally crafted by Bond creator Ian Fleming as a bedtime story for his son, “Chitty Chitty Bang Bang” was adapted into a film in 1968. The musical fantasy featured Dick Van Dyke as the quirky inventor Caractacus Potts, who, along with his children, revives a discarded racing car with magical powers in pre-war England. The film’s iconic title song received an Oscar nomination.

Warchus’ Acclaimed Career

Warchus, an esteemed English theater director and filmmaker, directed “Matilda the Musical” for both stage and screen. The 2022 film earned a BAFTA nomination for outstanding British film, marking Warchus’ second nomination after “Pride” in 2015. He has served as the artistic director of London’s The Old Vic since 2015, where he has overseen the world premieres of over two dozen productions and facilitated many transfers to the West End and Broadway, with plans to step down in 2026.

Enda Walsh’s Contributions

Walsh is an acclaimed Irish playwright and screenwriter, known for notable works such as the 2008 film “Hunger” (co-written with director Steve McQueen), “Jules in the City,” and the musicals “Once” and “Sing Street,” the latter of which earned him a Tony Award. Recently, he adapted the screenplay for “Small Things Like These,” based on Claire Keegan’s 2021 novel, reuniting with Cillian Murphy, who first starred in Walsh’s 1996 play “Disco Pigs,” later reprised in the 2001 film adaptation.

Person

Matthew Warchus, Enda Walsh, Ian Fleming, Dick Van Dyke, Albert “Cubby” Broccoli, Roald Dahl, Ken Hughes, Richard Maibaum, Cillian Murphy

Company Names

Eon Productions, Amazon MGM Studios

Titles

Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, Matilda the Musical, Pride, Hunger, Jules in the City, Once, Sing Street, Small Things Like These, Disco Pigs, No Time to Die

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