But only just.

The Shape of Water director is set to delve into the world of animation by taking on Pinocchio for Netflix.

The Mexican filmmaker will also write and produce the stop-motion film which will be set in Italy in the 1930s and is set to be a musical.

“No art form has influenced my life and my work more than animation and no single character in history has had as deep of a personal connection to me as Pinocchio,” the Oscar winner said in a statement.

“In our story, Pinocchio is an innocent soul with an uncaring father who gets lost in a world he cannot comprehend. He embarks on an extraordinary journey that leaves him with a deep understanding of his father and the real world. I’ve wanted to make this movie for as long as I can remember.”

Production on the project, in collaboration with the Jim Henson Company, will begin in the fall.

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But only just.

The Shape of Water director is set to delve into the world of animation by taking on Pinocchio for Netflix.

The Mexican filmmaker will also write and produce the stop-motion film which will be set in Italy in the 1930s and is set to be a musical.

“No art form has influenced my life and my work more than animation and no single character in history has had as deep of a personal connection to me as Pinocchio,” the Oscar winner said in a statement.

“In our story, Pinocchio is an innocent soul with an uncaring father who gets lost in a world he cannot comprehend. He embarks on an extraordinary journey that leaves him with a deep understanding of his father and the real world. I’ve wanted to make this movie for as long as I can remember.”

Production on the project, in collaboration with the Jim Henson Company, will begin in the fall.

The post Guillermo del Toro to Bring “Pinocchio” to Life appeared first on thestarsworldwide.com.