The Secretariat film is on the horizon--due out in October 2010. News this morning that next summer will feature another horse film, this one directed by Steven Spielberg, based on the novel War Horse by Michael Morpurgo.
You might remember that this book was adapted into quite a spectacular play in London last summer that featured amazing puppets that portray the horses. Well apparently Spielberg has been infatuated with the book ever since he read it and has selected it for his next film.
The World War I story is about a British boy, Albert, who raises a foal named Joey on his parents farm. Albert is drafted to serve in World War I and separated from his beloved steed. I won't give any more away except to say there is a spine chilling twist to the plot and that the book is narrated by the horse.
Seems to be that Hollywood is waking up to the allure of the equestrian, although I maintain that it has to be a special horse to grab their attention. Could there be a Barbaro movie on the horizon?
I remain skeptical but stranger things have happened.
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