Jim Henson Biopic “Muppet Man” in the Works for Disney

It has been reported that a Jim Henson biopic — Muppet Man, is in the works for Disney.

What’s Happening:

  • Deadline has reported that Michael Mitnick (Vinyl) will be writing the script for Muppet Man, a live-action film currently in the works for Disney and The Jim Henson Company about the life of Jim Henson.
  • Henson’s daughter Lisa Henson will be producing the film with Mitnick rewriting a previous version of the script that was done by Aaron and Jordan Kandell.
  • The movie will go through Henson’s life focusing on him trying to convince broadcasters about The Muppets and bringing them to air.

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