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This series of novels from the "Fantasy Elf Event Book" co-authored by Tony DiTerlizzi and Holly Black, has been Since then, they have captured the attention of director Mark Waters because of their unique imagination, especially the time and place they make in the novel, which always makes readers connect with modern America, Waters said. : "I've always liked that kind of fantasy story since I was a child. When I read this series of novels, I discovered some areas that the film industry has never touched before, that is, no film has ever been able to deal with these kinds of stories. Adventure, fantasy, and incredibly interesting creatures, all while setting the story far away from English wizards, or gothic orphans, or just some protagonists who are too weird to make out. Most importantly ,
Mark Waters also found that the story gave the three little protagonists very distinct personalities that were easily accepted and recognizable by the audience, he continued: "When Gray After the family moved back to their legitimately inherited family estate, almost suddenly, they were placed in a very extraordinary situation, and then through the illustrated book of Arthur Spadwick: how to enter the fantasy world that surrounds you" slowly learn about these creatures invisible to the naked eye. I'm sure anyone who has read the story will feel the same way, they will, like me, have a real moment of these crazy, weird creatures What it feels like to live around us."
One of the reasons the three children in the story have such distinguishing characteristics is because of the predicament they were struggling to escape, and one that many families are now facing, Mark Waters Said: "But only through magical and even dangerous experiences can it be possible for them to discover their potential and power that they have never revealed. Being an individual is one aspect, but more importantly, it is still as a family."
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Jared Grace, played by Freddie Highmore, is going through one of the most pivotal turning points in his life as he is hurt by the separation of his parents and needs to find a way to vent his depression , Mark Waters explained: "The divorce of his parents had a big impact on Jared, he was very angry and extremely rebellious about it, and he never concealed his bitterness, especially when he was with himself. when his mother and siblings interacted with each other. But then, because of this incredible adventure, basically, he saved his family and healed his own inner wounds.”
Helen Grace It's Mary-Louise Parker, who has just divorced her husband and moved back into the old family estate, a dark, long-abandoned, large Victorian house named after the great Arthur. Named after Spadwick, and while no one is happy about the move, Helen still has support from one person, her daughter Mallory, played by Sarah Berger. Mark Waters said: "Mallory's precocious puberty made her seem like the little mother in the family, and she had a clear view of the reasons for her parents' divorce. But she did not initially connect her feelings to The two brothers share that she is very protective of her brothers, even though they often drive her crazy, especially Jared."
Simon Grace, also played by Freddie Highmore - who will be in the film One person plays a pair of twin brothers. Simon was the more sensitive of the two brothers, but his quiet determination and attention were a great asset when his family was in danger. Mark Waters went on to conclude: "More importantly, they need to overcome that difference between people, work together, learn to love and appreciate each other. The fantasy world they enter, ultimately allows them to understand better. Everything in the real world."
The three kids in The Book of Fantastic Fairies will face a variety of creatures, from tiny "Pixie" Simbrandtk, who is only 9 inches tall, to the terrifying monster Marr, who is 10 feet tall. Gallas...Mark Waters said: "In the midst of them were elves of all sizes, goblins, ghosts and monsters. Take Hogsquill the goblin, who became a child. Their helper, of course, provided he can’t be distracted by birds, and he likes to eat.” Hogsquier is a digital character, played by the very humorous, nasally-sounding Seth Rogen sound.
Since Tony Dietrich and Holly Blake are the creators of the "Fantasy Genie Event Book" series, they have always had a deep interest in bringing this story to the big screen and sincerely look forward to it. However, they preferred to entrust their "children" to reliable and talented filmmakers, and agreed that producer Mark Canton was the most suitable candidate. And most gratifying to them is that Kathleen Kennedy subsequently joined the production ranks. Dietrich recalled: "Many friends and readers who have read the novel have seen the artistic potential in it and told us that this story will definitely lead to a very good movie, of course, this is also my dream at the same time, but There are so many novels out there hoping to find their way to the big screen, so Blake and I can only hope that good things actually happen to us. We especially like filmmakers who take their characters seriously , because only such people can really like and understand the children, creatures and the magical world that appear in the "Fantasy Elf Event Book". Our protagonists do not have any special abilities, let alone live in the fairy tale kingdom, they are just relying on Their own wisdom and each other's escape from the extraordinary and very dangerous circumstances they faced after they entered a world that was queer to death."
Writer duo Tony Dietrich and Holly Blake were inspired by Grimm's Fairy Tales, Dietrich continued: "There's always going to be a wise common man here, who outsmarted giants with wit, Or a resourceful princess had to do some clever planning to escape from the monster's castle. We decided on the basic concept that the novel should follow - knowledge is power, embodied in the Fantastic Elf Event Book, and it's how children should use that This manual, that's the crux of the whole story. And Mark Waters agrees with us and intends to continue that in the film." Blake said with a smile: "When Mark Canton and Walters I was excited and disturbed when Tes agreed to come in, and then they've put together another group of such talented and star-studded actors... When I walked into the set, it was like walking in In the book, it's just incredible."
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