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| Bob the Musical | |
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| Directed by | Rudy Mancuso |
| Screenplay by | Allan Loeb |
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| Starring | Channing Tatum |
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| Distributed by | Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
Bob The Musical is an upcoming American musical comedy film.
Plot
editAfter a blow to the head, a man named Bob becomes able to hear the songs in everyone's heart, much to his dismay.[1]
Cast
edit- Channing Tatum as Bob, a man who can hear the songs on everybody's heart after suffering a blow to the head.[1]
Production
editDevelopment
editOn July 22, 2004, it was reported that Mark Waters is set to direct a film titled Bob the Musical for Walt Disney Pictures under its Touchstone Pictures banner with Marc Shaiman working on the musical book.[2][3] On December 17, 2008, it was reported that Adam Shankman will replace Waters as director for the film, which was now set to be produced directly under the Walt Disney Pictures banner.[4] However, he left in the project on April 30, 2010, in hopes of directing Disney's Oz the Great and Powerful (2013).[5] In December 2011, Lord and Miller were officially attached to direct the movie from a screenplay from Matthew Fogel, Shaiman still working on the music, Robert Lopez would write the songs.[6][7] On April 22, 2015, it was revealed that Tom Cruise and Michel Hazanavicius were circling to star and direct the film, respectively, but the studio had not signed any deals with them.[8] On July 27, 2015, Michael Chabon was hired to write the screenplay, while previous work had been done by Mike Bender, John August, Lowell Ganz, and Babaloo Mandel.[9] Bret McKenzie was also hired to compose the music for the film.[9] On January 22, 2020, it was reported that Channing Tatum has signed up to star in the film, as well as to produce it, alongside Reid Carolin and Peter Kiernan, through his company, Free Association, that Disney was searching for a new director and a new composer for the project, and that Loeb wrote a new draft for the film's script.[1] On September 8, 2025, Rudy Mancuso was reported to be directing the film, with Vinson still attached and Kristin Burr producing.[10]
References
edit- 1 2 3 Channing Tatum to Star in Disney Comedy ‘Bob the Musical’
- ↑ Mark Waters to direct Bob the Musical
- ↑ BroadwayWorld News Desk (November 4, 2005). "Tony Award Winner Marc Shaiman Pens Music And Lyrics To 'Bob The Musical'". BroadwayWorld. Retrieved November 24, 2025.
- ↑ Kit, Borys (December 17, 2008). "Adam Shankman set for two projects". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved November 24, 2025.
With his fantasy comedy "Bedtime Stories" opening on Christmas Day, Adam Shankman is lining up two movie projects: Disney's "Bob the Musical" will take the helmer back to his musical roots while "The 8th Voyage of Sinbad" will be his biggest film yet in terms of budget and scope.
- ↑ Brown, Lane (April 30, 2010). "Adam Shankman Battles Sam Mendes for Oz Job". Vulture. Retrieved November 24, 2025.
- ↑ Graser, Marc (December 5, 2011). "New scribe tunes up Disney's 'Bob'". Variety. Retrieved November 24, 2025.
- ↑ Denette, Kelsey (December 5, 2011). "Marc Shaiman to Compose BOB THE MUSICAL Disney Film; Matthew Fogel to Write". BroadwayWorld. Retrieved November 24, 2025.
- ↑ Sneider, Jeff (April 22, 2015). "Tom Cruise Circling High-Concept Comedy 'Bob the Musical' at Disney". The Wrap. Retrieved August 2, 2015.
- 1 2 Kit, Borys (July 27, 2015). "Michael Chabon to Write Disney's 'Bob the Musical' (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved August 2, 2015.
- ↑ D'Alessandro, Anthony (September 8, 2025). "Rudy Mancuso To Direct Disney Feature Comedy 'Bob The Musical'". Deadline Hollywood. Penske Media Corporation. Retrieved 24 September 2025.