Black-ish creator Kenya Barris ‘reimagining’ The Wizard of Oz in new remake at Warner Bros

There’s one other director within the Land of Oz (Image: Getty/Rex)

Kenya Barris, finest often called the creator of sitcom Black-ish, is to direct a Wizard of Ouncesremake.

The 47-year-old author, producer and actor has been tapped to put in writing and helm the Warner Bros reimagining of L. Frank Baum’s e book The Fantastic Wizard of Oz.

The story has been retold on each the large and small screens a number of occasions, most famously within the basic 1939 MGM film musical, directed by Victor Fleming, that starred Judy Garland within the function of Dorothy.

The plot follows Dorothy, a Kansas farm woman who's swept away by a twister and finds herself – in addition to her canine Toto – within the vibrant Land of Oz, the place they encounter iconic characters together with the Scarecrow, the Cowardly Lion, the Tin Man and the Depraved Witch of the West.

Different movies primarily based across the story embody Disney’s 1985 movie Return to Ouncesand 2013’s Ouncesthe Nice and the Highly effective with Michelle Williams and Mila Kunis.

Michael Jackson and Diana Ross additionally starred in1978’s The Wiz, tailored from the Broadway present if the identical title.

Based mostly on L. Frank Baum’s e book, the 1939 musical stays probably the most celebrated model of the story (Image: GTV Archive/Shutterstock)

Barris shared his pleasure because the information was introduced (Image: Getty)

(L-R) Michael Jackson, Nipsey Russell, Diana Ross and Ted Ross pose for a publicity shot for 1978’s The Wiz (Image: Michael Ochs Archive/Getty Pictures)

The film can be a contemporary reimagining of the basic musical and Barris’s Khalabo Ink Society is producing the flick, in accordance to Deadline.

Barris is presently finishing work on his debut characteristic movie You Individuals for Netflix, after writing the comedy movie along with Jonah Hill.

The ensemble forged boasts stars comparable to Eddie Murphy, Julia Louis-Dreyfus and David Duchovny.

He's additionally busy writing a remake of the 1992 sports activities comedy film White Males Can’t Bounce, with rapper Jack Harlow set to play the function that was portrayed by Woody Harrelson within the unique movie.

The Wizard of Ounceswas nominated for six Oscars and has turn into an all-time basic film (Image: Moviestore/Rex/Shutterstock)

Reacting to the information being made public, Barris excitedly wrote on his Instagram: ‘I’m doing THE WIZARD OF OZ!!!!! 🤯🤯🤯🤯

‘Thanks everybody who made this occur. WB, @CAA, my complete group at @khalaboinksociety, @khalabomusic and a particular shout out to my man @_colebennett_ ….

‘I've NO WORDS… aside from it’s f**kin’ GO TIME!!!’

This Wizard of Ouncesmovie from Barris is totally separate from New Line’s beforehand introduced remake, first talked about in February 2021.

New Line Cinema additionally has a Wizard of Ouncesfilm within the works with director Nicole Kassell (Image: Robin L Marshall/FilmMagic)

That model can be directed by Nicole Kassell, recognized for TV present Watchmen, and is described as a ‘contemporary take’ on Dorothy and the Land of Oz.

In a press release, Kassell stated: ‘Whereas the 1939 musical is a part of my DNA, I'm exhilarated and humbled by the accountability of re-imagining such a legendary story.

‘The chance to look at the unique themes – the search for braveness, love, knowledge, and residential – feels extra well timed and pressing than ever.

‘These are profoundly iconic footwear to fill, and I'm keen to bop alongside these heroes of my childhood as we pave a newly-minted yellow brick highway!’

Particulars for Barris’s challenge are presently firmly underneath wraps.