Taika Waititi in Talks to Direct 'James' with Steven Spielberg Producing

The film, based on Percival Everett's bestseller, reimagines 'Huckleberry Finn' from the perspective of Jim, the enslaved man.

Percival Everett will adapt his own novel 'James' for the screenplay and serve as executive producer.
Steven Spielberg's Amblin Partners will handle production, with Spielberg also executive producing.
'James' has been critically acclaimed and listed among the best books of 2024 by The New York Times and Amazon.
Taika Waititi, known for 'Jojo Rabbit' and 'Thor: Ragnarok,' is in early talks to direct the adaptation.
The story follows Jim as he attempts to escape being sold and separated from his family, while Huck Finn fakes his death to escape his abusive father.