Spidermanby Andrew Garfield and The crownClaire Foy is set to reunite in a new film from Paddington 2 author Simon Farnaby.
The actors, who previously starred alongside each other in the 2017 romantic drama Breathewill lead the cast of the upcoming fantasy The magical distant tree.
Adapted from Enid Blyton's beloved children's novel, the film will follow married couple Polly (Foy) and Tim (Garfield) and their three children, who are forced to move to the countryside.
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“Soon after the family arrives in the countryside, the children discover a magical tree and its extraordinary and eccentric inhabitants, including the treasured characters Moonface, Silky, Dame Washalot and Saucepan Man,” reads the official logline for the film.
“At the top of the tree, they are transported to spectacular and imaginary lands, and through the joys and challenges of their adventures, the family learns to reconnect and appreciate each other for the first time in years.”
The Midnight BeastBen Gregor will direct the film, with Pippa Harris, Nicholas Brown, Danny Perkins and Jane Hooks producing. Executive producers include Simon Williams, Joe Simpson, Jonathan Bross and Tamara Birkemoe.
Filming is expected to begin in June and more casting will be announced soon.
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“To have two actors of the quality of Andrew Garfield and Claire Foy is a dream for any screenwriter. I have long admired their warmth, wit and lightness of touch,” Farnaby said in a statement.
“Plus, they have the power to imbue their characters with complexity that I don't have the power to write… I mean, even Enid Blyton might be impressed that we have Spider-Man and the Queen.”
Gregor added: “Andrew and Claire are fantastic performers and I feel so spoiled to have them on this film. They are cornerstones of our big world and the perfect people to bring our wonderful script to life.”
The magic distant tree it doesn't have a release date yet.
Sara Baalla is a freelance news reporter for Digital Spy.
