Ben Stiller And Noah Baumbach To Reunite For MR. POPPER’S PENGUINS

I still haven’t seen GREENBERG yet, starring Ben Stiller, directed by Noah Baumbach (The Squid And The Whale) I’ve heard glowing reviews especially regarding Stiller’s acting.. so it’s definitely a must-see. Now it’s even more a must-see because there’s a chance the two would collaborate again. Variety said Baumbach is in talks with 20th Century Fox to direct the adaptation of MR. POPPER’S PENGUINS with Stiller in talks to star..

Neither deals are locked in yet, still in negotiation process
The story is based on the 1938 classic children’s book by Richard Atwater
This would mark Baumbach’s first children’s movie although he did have a hand in co-writing Fantastic Mr. Fox for director Wes Anderson.
The studio acquired screen rights to MR. POPPER’S PENGUINS a year ago and hired Sean Anders and John Morris to write the adapted screenplay.

Here’s the official synopsis of the book..
“Mr. Popper dreams about leaving his boring life and going on an adventure to the Antarctic. When the legendary Admiral Drake sends him a live penguin in response to his letter, he is thrilled. Very soon, he also receives a female companion for his penguin and they have 10 children. But Mr. Popper has enough trouble supporting his human family, and so he has the idea to take his penguins to the stage. Soon, Mr. Popper is up to his ears in adventure as he tries to manage 12 performing penguins and the trouble they inevitably get into.
Mr. Popper’s Penguins remains a classic, read and remembered by generations of loyal fans. Now, 70 years after its publication, it will be given a fresh new voice as an audiobook to attract a new generation of listeners.”