K.T Simpson
Director of “Honey, I Shrunk the Kids”, Joe Johnston (who also directed “Captain America”), is in discussions with Disney for the upcoming reboot of the film franchise, “Shrunk,” with Josh Gad in talks to star.
As previously reported, Gad pitched the idea to Disney to bring back the 1989 classic that starred Rick Moranis. “Shrunk” will be the third sequel – “Honey, I Blew Up the Kid” and direct-to-video “Honey, We Shrunk Ourselves” came out in 1992 and 1997 respectively.
Disney have reportedly meeting with directors, but felt that bringing back Johnston was a perfect fit.
In the original film, Moranis plays Wayne Szalinski, a scientist and father who accidentally shrinks his teenage son and daughter, along with the two brothers from next door, to just a quarter of an inch in size. When they are thrown out with the trash, the four kids must travel through their backyard to return home while fending off insects, lawnmowers and other obstacles.
In this version, Gad will play Wayne’s grown-up son, who follows in his father’s footsteps by not only becoming a scientist, but also accidentally shrinking his children.
News via Variety!
