The saga of an orphaned boy who made friends with a captive whale may be jumping onto the big screen again.
Variety reported that a reboot of “Free Willy” is in development at Warner Bros. with Anthony and Joe Russo’s AGBO attached to produce.
The original movie was made with a $20 million budget but grossed $153.7 million worldwide, according to Variety.
There were also several sequels and an animated television show.
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The movie’s reach also increased awareness about whales in captivity and shone a light on the plight of the orca in the film, Keiko.
Mary-Margaret Kunze and Jade Halley Bartlett have been tapped to write the screenplay, according to The Hollywood Reporter.
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