‘Kiki’s Delivery Service’ Live Action Series In Works At BBC Studios, Wheel In Motion & Kadokawa https://t.co/J6RvPe2Apr
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BBC Studios Kids & Family has tied with Wheel In Motion and Japan’s Kadokawa Corporation for a live action television series based on the Kiki’s Delivery Service books by Eiko Kadono.
The TV adaptation will be written by Irena Brignull, a screenwriter and novelist whose credits include the Oscar‑nominated The Boxtrolls, Sky’s Skellig and Netflix’s The Little Prince.
Grainne McNamara, BBC Studios Kids & Family VP Development, said: “We are thrilled to be part of a collaboration to bring Kiki’s Delivery Service to life for a new generation on a global stage. Eiko Kadono’s beloved story has captivated audiences around the world, and this ambitious live-action adaptation offers a unique opportunity to reimagine its magic, warmth and sense of adventure.”
