Jon favreau talks lion king vr and jungle book 2 plans. Iron man and the jungle book director jon favreau gives us the scoop on his jungle book sequel and the status of his liveaction lion. Then, favreau made his feature film directorial debut with made, which he also wrote and produced. Jon favreau may be best known for directing bigscreen epics like the jungle book and iron man 2, but his latest passion project can only be seen through virtual reality goggles on.
Jon favreau biography facts, childhood, family life. As if favreaus ideas couldnt get anymore ambitious, his current plan is to film the lion king and the jungle book 2 backtoback. In may 2019, it was also announced that favreau would cohost and executive produce a cooking show for netflix along with cohost roy choi, called the chef show. Since leaving the marvel cinematic universe as a director, at least after helming 2010s iron man 2, jon favreau has worked closely with disney not only on the jungle book and the lion king, but. Jon favreau plans to shoot the lion king and jungle book 2. Jon favreau plans to direct a mandalorian season 2 episode. The company has been credited as coproducers in most of favreau s directorial ventures. Favreau is also directing jungle book 2 and returning as happy hogan for marvels spiderman.
Directed by jon favreau chef, iron man, elf, based on rudyard kiplings timeless stories and inspired by disneys classic animated film, the jungle book is an allnew. Jon favreau and justin marks, who respectively directed and wrote the movie, are in negotiations to return in their roles for a followup. The jungle book 2 will resurrect unused disney ideas, explore. Jon favreau expects to direct an episode in the mandalorian. He was born in october 1966, almost a year to the day that the fair wound down, and remembers staring down from a pigeonseyeview.
Jon favreau wants to take you into a virtual reality world. Disney is developing a sequel to the jungle book, which opens friday in the u. Apr 12, 2016 on day 2 of the jungle book week, i discuss the sequel to the original animated classic and the announcement of jon favreau s sequel, the jungle book 2. Jon favreau revealed he still intends to direct the jungle book 2. He established himself as a writer with the iconic cult hit swingers, in which he starred. Dec 14, 2016 as if favreaus ideas couldnt get anymore ambitious, his current plan is to film the lion king and the jungle book 2 backtoback. Apr 21, 2017 favreau spoke about his tall task now with taking on the liveaction version of the lion king. Indeed, the jungle book was critically and commercially acclaimed, so we know that the lion king is in good hands. He was born in october 1966, almost a year to the day that the fair wound down, and remembers staring down from a. In 2016 jon favreau directed a moderntake on the jungle book in a liveaction adaptation. Apr 11, 2016 jungle book 2 in the works with jon favreau, justin marks exclusive april 11, 2016 11.
Dec 08, 2016 jon favreau on the jungle book, the sequel, what fans can expect with his version of the lion king, seth macfarlanes orville tv series, and more. In this reimagining of the classic collection of stories by rudyard kipling, director jon favreau uses visually stunning cgi to create the community of animals surrounding mowgli neel sethi, a human boy adopted by a pack of wolves. Mistress of evil 2019 and alice through the looking glass 2016, this is the third sequel of a live action adaptation of a disney animated canon film. Disney seems to have so much faith in jon favreaus the jungle book that they have already begun talks to have the director helm an upcoming sequel.
Jungle book director jon favreau on making films for. The jungle book breathes new life through technology. Following the recent remake of the jungle book, disney has now announced jon favreau will be directing a reimagining of the animated the lion king movie. Entertainment weekly recently spoke with the creator of the mandalorian and heres what he had to say were working on season 2, writing, prepping with the directors and getting ready to direct myself, actually, said the iron man and jungle book director. Apr 11, 2016 disney seems to have so much faith in jon favreau s the jungle book that they have already begun talks to have the director helm an upcoming sequel. The jungle book and more didnt take the reins on an episode in the first season. Jon favreaus 7 rules for making a good movie indiewire. The jungle book 2 liveaction film disney wiki fandom.
The jungle book director interview jon favreau youtube. Sep 09, 2019 jon favreau to direct in season 2 of the mandalorian posted by dustin on september 9, 2019 at 03. If jon favreaus work on the jungle book is anything to go by, well be getting a visually gorgeous piece that remains true to the original story. Watch the jungle book 2016 2016 full hd movie online. Everything you need to know about the jungle book 2 world of reel. Director jon favreau reveals the secrets behind the making. Initially an indie film favorite, actor jon favreau has progressed to strong mainstream visibility into the millennium and, after nearly two decades in the business, is still enjoying character stardom as well as earning notice as a writerproducer director. Favreau at the 2012 san diego comiccon international the following list is the complete filmography of the american actor, director, producer, and screenwriter jon favreau. The jungle book 2 is happening, heres what we know cinemablend. Create talked to director jon favreau about relating to flawed heroes, the elusive control of tone, and making movies for everyone. Walt disney studios has announced that jon favreau will be directing a liveaction the lion king remake, in addition to the jungle book sequel coming. If jon favreau s work on the jungle book is anything to go by, well be getting a visually gorgeous piece that remains true to the original story. The amiable, huskyframed actor with the tight, crinkly hair was born in queens, new york. It looks like director jon favreau is about to venture into the jungle again.
Apr 15, 2016 director jon favreau reveals the secrets behind the making of the jungle book favreau appears on popcorn with peter travers and shares how he chose the lone actor in the film and the tricks he. Disney and jon favreau joining forces on the lion king. Jungle book 2 in the works with jon favreau, justin marks. Jon favreau is directing a liveaction the lion king remake. He is best known for directing the 2003 christmas comedy film, elf. The lion king director jon favreau is open to directing. He also voiced reilly the beaver in sony pictures open season and its sequel, and jerome the grizzly bear in zookeeper. Jungle book director jon favreau on making films for everybody. The jungle book 2 already in the works at disney collider. Director jon favreau reveals the secrets behind the making of.
According to thr, the mouse house is in talks with favreau and his screenwriting partner justin marks to return for the jungle book 2 reprising their directing and writing duties, respectively. Jungle book 2 in the works with jon favreau, justin. Jonathan kolia jon favreau is an american actor, voice actor, comedian, director, producer, and screenwriter. Apr 11, 2016 disneys the jungle book 2 in development. Transcript for director jon favreau reveals the secrets behind the making of the jungle book. Days before the studio opens its liveaction take on the jungle book. Jon favreau is busy directing a new version of the lion king in a way similar to how he made the jungle book, so its tough to say when we might see the sequel. He produces films under his banner, fairview entertainment. Jon favreau is directing a live action remake of the lion king.
The jungle book director jon favreau dives into vr with. Young boy mowgli, who was raised in the jungle by animals, must decide whether he belongs to the jungle or the human world as well as confront the villainous tiger, whos threatening the wolf pack that adopted him. The classic piece, the jungle book of rudyard kipling has been built on with a new vision and cutting edge technology by the director jon favreau in his new animation movie. He made his film debut with a role in the biographical sports film rudy. Disney is developing a sequel to the jungle book with director jon favreau. He remains committed to this plan as director of both movies. Disney is reportedly ready to begin development on a sequel to the jungle book, with director jon favreau possibly returning as well. The jungle book 2 is happening, heres what we know. Favreau wrote, directed, produced and starred in the 2014 indie hit, chef, which also starred sofia vergara, scarlett johansson, dustin hoffman, john leguizamo, and robert downey jr.
While he could get away with veering from the original 1967 animated jungle book in its storyline. He is also known for directing films, such as iron man and the jungle book. Description above from the wikipedia article jon favreau, licensed under ccbysa, full list of contributors on wikipedia. Scarlett johansson interviews jon favreau at tribeca. Initially an indie film favorite, actor jon favreau has progressed to strong mainstream visibility into the millennium and, after nearly two decades in the business, is still enjoying character stardom as well as earning notice as a writerproducerdirector. Jon favreau wants to take you into a virtual reality world of. The jungle book 2 will resurrect unused disney ideas.
The new show is being corun by jon favreau, who is known for directing iron man, the jungle book. For proof, check out our list of the 5 best films directed by jon favreau. Trivia sequel to the jungle book 2016, directed by jon favreau. Apr 06, 2016 directed by jon favreau chef, iron man, elf, based on rudyard kiplings timeless stories and inspired by disneys classic animated film, the jungle book is an allnew. On day 2 of the jungle book week, i discuss the sequel to the original animated classic and the announcement of jon favreaus sequel, the jungle book 2. The studio is talks with director jon favreau and screenwriter justin marks to return for jungle book 2. As the jungle book swings on to bluray and itunes this week, co. Jon favreau reveals he will use virtual reality technology for his lion king reboot, which hell shoot backtoback with jungle book 2. He burst onto the acting scene with his role in rudy. Hot off the success of directing the jungle book, jon favreau will now be working with the likes of mufasa, simba, scar, timone and pumba as he will helm the live action adaption of.
The appearance of a villainous tiger named shere khan. Jon favreau on the jungle book, the sequel, what fans can expect with his version of the lion king, seth macfarlanes orville tv series, and more. Jon favreau is busy directing a new version of the lion king in a way similar to how he made the jungle book, so its tough to say when we. Apr 11, 2016 disney is developing a sequel to the jungle book, which opens friday in the u. Sep 28, 2016 walt disney studios has announced that jon favreau will be directing a liveaction the lion king remake, in addition to the jungle book sequel coming. Disney is reportedly ready to begin development on a sequel to the jungle book, with.
Jon favreau directing the lion king for disney cosmic book news. Jon favreau on jungle book 2, the lion king and orville. Lion king and jungle book 2 updates from jon favreau collider. Showrunner jon favreau shares set photo from the mandalorian season 2. Jon favreau to receive visual effects society lifetime. This can only be reassuring to those who arent sold on the idea of a remake.
Jon favreau is directing a live action remake of the lion. Director jon favreau reveals the secrets behind the making of the jungle book favreau appears on popcorn with peter travers and shares how he chose the lone actor in. The jungle book is a 2016 american fantasy adventure film directed and produced by jon favreau, from a screenplay written by justin marks and produced by. Jungle book 2 in the works with jon favreau, justin marks exclusive april 11, 2016 11. Iron man director jon favreau signaled his intent to direct the jungle book 2 and the lion king backtoback when it was.
Jon favreau is looking forward to directing some episodes of the mandalorian as he and his team ramp up for season 2. Jon favreau plans to shoot the lion king and jungle. Jon favreau talks directing plans for the mandalorian season 2. On july 29, the lion king surpassed the jungle book to become favreau s highestgrossing film as director, while also surpassing the original film. Dec 01, 2016 jon favreau reveals he will use virtual reality technology for his lion king reboot, which hell shoot backtoback with jungle book 2. Director jon favreau opens up about his plans for disneys liveactioncgi the lion king and the sequel to his jungle book movie. Director jon favreau reveals the secrets behind the. Favreau spoke about his tall task now with taking on the liveaction version of the lion king. The company has been credited as coproducers in most of favreaus directorial ventures. Sequel to the jungle book 2016, directed by jon favreau. Jon favreau is an american actor, director, and producer, known for his acting roles in films like very bad things. Apr 08, 2016 jungle book director jon favreau highlights female characters.
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