Monty Python Musical ‘Spamalot’ Acquired By Paramount From Fox
Eric Idle, who wrote the music and lyrics for the original Broadway musical, wrote the screenplayUmberto Gonzalez | January 6, 2021 @ 1:30 PM
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Paramount Pictures has acquired the upcoming film adaptation of the hit Broadway musical “Spamalot” from Fox, according to an insider with knowledge of the project.
Eric Idle, who penned the music and lyrics for the original musical, wrote the screenplay. Broadway veteran Casey Nicholaw, who choreographed the musical, is set to direct the film adaptation. Dan Jinks is producing the project with Idle. Executives Jon Gonda and Mike Ireland are overseeing the project for Paramount.