'The Little Prince' Is Headed for Live-Action Film, With Morten Tyldum Directing

Morten Tyldum, who directed "The Imitation Game," will direct a live-action film version of "The Little Prince," according to Variety. The publication reported that Simon Beaufoy is also attached to the project. Variety said the film will draw on the life of a French figure connected to the story. The trade outlet reported the news as an exclusive. It did not give a cast, a release date or a studio.

With reporting from Variety.