Steven Spielberg to Direct Coming of Age Film; Michelle

Steven Spielberg has discovered his subsequent directing venture because the filmmaker will direct an untitled coming-of-age movie loosely based mostly on his childhood rising up in Arizona. Four-time Oscar nominee Michelle Williams is in talks to star within the venture in a serious position impressed by the filmmaker’s mom.

Although plot particulars are being stored below wraps, Spielberg co-wrote the script with frequent collaborator Tony Kushner, who most lately wrote “West Side Story,” together with “Munich,” and “Lincoln.”

Screen assessments are at present below means with younger actors to fill the position impressed by a younger Spielberg. The movie will even discover the connection with the lead character’s mother and father throughout the many years.

The untitled movie is eyeing a summer season manufacturing begin with a launch date deliberate for someday in 2022.

“West Side Story” stars Ansel Elgort and up-and-comer Rachel Zegler, and can open later this yr on Dec. 21 after being delayed for a yr.

Williams has a busy plate as she is going to reprise her position within the “Venom” sequel titled “Venom: Let There Be Carnage” for Sony together with starring in Todd Haynes’s “Fever” and “Showing Up” for director Kelly Reichardt.

Spielberg is repped by CAA and Williams is repped by WME.