The Wonderful Wizard of Oz Movie Cast, Plot and Everything to Know

Key Facts

• As director Nicole Kassell said in a statement (2/9/2021): "I am incredibly honored to join Temple Hill and New Line in bringing this beloved classic to the screen. While the 1939 musical is part of my DNA, I am exhilarated and humbled by the responsibility of re-imagining such a legendary tale. The opportunity to examine the original themes —the quest for courage, love, wisdom and home — feels more timely and urgent than ever. These are profoundly iconic shoes to fill, and I am eager to dance alongside these heroes of my childhood as we pave a newly minted yellow brick road!"
• Warner Bros. Pictures (New Line's parent) owns the rights to the 1939 film and can include the plot points in the film, such as the red ruby slippers (Hollywood Reporter, 2/9/2021).
• Remake of the 1939 film. Based on the novel "The Wonderful Wizard of Oz" by L. Frank Baum.