A Boy Named Shel Movie Cast, Plot and Everything to Know

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Last modified: Dec. 4, 2017

A Boy Named Shel

Director: James Franco

Starring: James Franco

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Story selection and rights acquired; idea being crafted into usable script; financing and casting attachments sought; aiming for 'greenlight'.

December 4, 2017

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Plot

What's the story about?

Plot: Explores the personal and professional struggles that made Shel Silverstein, who died in 1999, a unique voice. Silverstein’s resume includes best-selling books such as “The Giving Tree,” poetry collections “Where the Sidewalk Ends” and “A Light in the Attic,” chart-topping songs such as Johnny Cash’s “A Boy Named Sue” and Dr. Hook’s “The Cover of Rolling Stone”; and memorable illustrations.

Biography Drama True Story

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Top Cast

The lead cast starring in A Boy Named Shel.

James Franco
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Crew Behind the Film

The A Boy Named Shel behind-the-scenes crew and production team.

The film's director James Franco last directed Pretenders and Future World. The film's writer Chris Shafer last wrote The Girl Who Conned The Ivy League.

Director: James Franco
Screenwriters: Chris Shafer
Paul Vicknair
Producers: McG
Sean Sorensen
Mary Viola

Studios: —
Production Company: Odd Lot Entertainment; Rowena Films; Wonderland Sound & Vision

Production Details

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Key Facts

Adapted from the optioned 2009 book "A Boy Named Shel: The Life and Times of Shel Silverstein" by Lisa Rogak. True story.

Production Updates for A Boy Named Shel

Dec 2017

Development

Changed A Boy Named Shel movie production status. The movie is likely in scripting, budgeting, or stuck in "development hell."

Jul 2014

Development

Changed the movie production status to Development. The movie is likely in scripting, budgeting, or stuck in "development hell."

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Language: English

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Release Dates

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