Harmony Jones
“Night at the Museum” director Shawn Levy looks to direct “40 Thieves” for Fox, according to Variety.
Plot is described as a retelling of the classic tale of “Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves” as an adventure film with strong comedic undertones. F0x hopes it turns into the type of four-quadrant tentpole that Levy has made a name for himself directing.
The original tale follows a poor woodcutter who discovers the treasure in a band of thieves’ secret den by saying “Open Sesame.” The adventure follows after the clan finds that their treasure is been uncovered and begin a pursuit of Baba.
The film follows the success of other fairytale-spawned-films like “Maleficent”.
