K.T Simpson
The iconic stage musical “Fiddler on the Roof” is getting the feature film treatment, with MGM currently developing. Thomas Kail (“Hamilton”) will direct, who will also produce with Dan Jinks and Aaron Harnick. Steven Levenson will write it, based on the musical that opened on Broadway in 1964.
The musical features music by Jerry Bock, lyrics by Sheldon Harnick and book by Joseph Stein, and the original was directed and choreographed by Jerome Robbins. It also received 9 Tony Awards in its over 3000 productions, including Best Musical, Best Book and Best Score of a Musical.
Said Kail, “It has been a life-long dream of mine to direct Fiddler, though I always imagined I would do it on stage. I am over-joyed to have the opportunity to make a new film version of my favorite show with Mike DeLuca at MGM, where so many transcendent musical movies have been made. I’m proud to partner with Dan Jinks, Aaron Harnick and my great pal, Steven Levenson, to honor this work that has profoundly inspired me and millions of others.”
Thanks to Deadline.
