Draft:Bob: The Musical
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| Bob the Musical | |
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| Directed by | Rudy Mancuso |
| Screenplay by | Allan Loeb |
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| Starring | Channing Tatum |
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| Distributed by | Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
Bob The Musical is an upcoming American musical comedy film.
Plot
[edit]After a blow to the head, a man named Bob becomes able to hear the songs in everyone's heart, much to his dismay.[1]
Cast
[edit]- Channing Tatum as Bob, a man who can hear the songs on everybody's heart after suffering a blow to the head.[1]
Production
[edit]Development
[edit]On July 22, 2004, it was reported that Mark Waters is set to direct a film titled Bob the Musical for Walt Disney Pictures under its Touchstone Pictures banner.[2] On December 18, 2008, it was reported that Adam Shankman will replace Waters as director for the film, which was now set to be produced directly under the Walt Disney Pictures banner.[3] However, he left in the project on May 2, 2010, in hopes of directing Disney's Oz the Great and Powerful.[4] On December 6, 2010, it was reported that the duo Phil Lord & Christopher Miller are in talks to take over directing duties.[5] On May 15, 2012, Lord and Miller confirmed that they will direct the film.[6] However, they ultimately left the project.[7] On January 6, 2014, it was announced that Allan Loeb would write the screenplay of the film, while the duo Robert Lopez and Kristen Anderson-Lopez, behind the songs for Disney's Frozen, would provide music and lyrics for the film.[7] Chris Bender, J.C. Spink and Jake Weiner wer still attached to produce the film through BenderSpink, along with Beau Flynn and Tripp Vinson.[7] On April 22, 2015, it was revealed that Tom Cruise and Michel Hazanavicius were circling to star and direct the film, respectively, but the studio had not signed any deals with them.[8] On July 27, 2015, Michael Chabon was hired to write the screenplay, while previous work had been done by Mike Bender, John August, Lowell Ganz, and Babaloo Mandel.[9] Bret McKenzie was also hired to compose the music for the film.[9] On January 22, 2020, it was reported that Channing Tatum has signed up to star in the film, as well as to produce it, alongside Reid Carolin and Peter Kiernan, through his company, Free Association, that Disney is currently searching for a new director and a new composer for the project, and that Loeb wrote a new draft for the film's script.[1] On September 8, 2025, Rudy Mancuso was reported to be directing the film, with Vinson still attached and Kristin Burr producing.[10]
References
[edit]- ^ a b c Channing Tatum to Star in Disney Comedy ‘Bob the Musical’
- ^ Mark Waters to direct Bob the Musical
- ^ Adam Shankman to Direct "Bob the Musical" and "Sinbad"
- ^ Has Adam Shankman Quit Bob: The Musical To Beat Sam Mendes To Oz Job?
- ^ Phil Lord and Chris Miller in Talks to Direct BOB THE MUSICAL
- ^ Phil Lord and Chris Miller interview: 21 Jump Street, Cloudy, and testicles
- ^ a b c Kit, Borys (January 6, 2014). "Allan Loeb to Write Disney's 'Bob the Musical' (Exclusive)". hollywoodreporter.com. Retrieved August 2, 2015.
- ^ Sneider, Jeff (April 22, 2015). "Tom Cruise Circling High-Concept Comedy 'Bob the Musical' at Disney". thewrap.com. Retrieved August 2, 2015.
- ^ a b Kit, Borys (July 27, 2015). "Michael Chabon to Write Disney's 'Bob the Musical' (Exclusive)". hollywoodreporter.com. Retrieved August 2, 2015.
- ^ D'Alessandro, Anthony (September 8, 2025). "Rudy Mancuso To Direct Disney Feature Comedy 'Bob The Musical'". Deadline Hollywood. Penske Media Corporation. Retrieved 24 September 2025.