The Merlin Saga Movie Cast, Plot and Everything to Know

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Last modified: Dec. 15, 2024

The Merlin Saga

To Be Announced (TBA)

Director: Michael Matthews

Screenwriter: Philippa Boyens • Chris Weitz

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99% WILL SEE 1% WON'T SEE

Production Status

Current stage in the film’s journey

Development

Concept

Announced

Development

Pre

Filming

Post

Completed

Story selection and rights acquired; idea being crafted into usable script; financing and casting attachments sought; aiming for 'greenlight'. Michael Matthews is set to direct an adaptation of T.A. Barron’s novel series.

December 15, 2024

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Plot – What's the story about?

Plot: The boyhood years of Merlin the Magician are followed from when he is washed up on the shores of Wales to his hunt to find his real home and identity, his friendship with King Arthur and his travels in enchanted lands.

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Who stars in The Merlin Saga – Cast List

No cast details are currently available.

Who is making The Merlin Saga – Crew List

A look at The Merlin Saga behind-the-scenes crew and production team. The film's director Michael Matthews last helmed Love And Monsters and Five Fingers for Marseilles. The film's writer Philippa Boyens last penned Mortal Engines and The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies.

Director: Michael Matthews
Screenwriters: Philippa Boyens
Chris Weitz
Producer: Gil Netter

Studios: Walt Disney Studios
Production Company: Gil Netter Productions

Production – What we know about the The Merlin Saga

Key Facts

Based on T.A. Barron's 12-book series about the younger Merlin's adventures, prior to his time mentoring (King) Arthur.
Adapted from the first book of the fantasy series by T.A. Barron.

Movie Filming Timeline: Production Status Updates

Dec 2024

Development

Changed The Merlin Saga movie production status. Michael Matthews is set to direct an adaptation of T.A. Barron’s novel series.

Nov 2015

Development

Changed the movie production status to Development. Disney has set Philippa Boyens to script an adaptation of The Merlin Saga, based on the series of books written by T.A. Barron.

Mar 2014

Development

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

May 2011

Development

Changed the movie production status to Development. Warner Bros. Pictures has locked a deal with Dave Hill and David Farr to pen a new take on the Merlin legend at the studio.

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Additional Information

Parent Rating: N/A Not available
Runtime: N/A
Tagline: Not available
Also known as: Merlin, The Lost Years of Merlin, Young Merlin
Language: English

The Merlin Saga Trailers and Clips

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The Merlin Saga Release Date: When is the film coming out?

The Merlin Saga is scheduled for release in on To Be Announced (TBA) . There are 9704 9,704 other movies scheduled for release on the same date, including The Last Train to New York, The Rosie Project and Star Wars: New Jedi Order.

The estimated home release date for The Merlin Saga is currently being determined. Stay tuned!