Trending Now - Live-action 'ferngully' Film in Development With Marielle Heller

WHO:

Variety - Marielle Heller is set to write and direct the live-action adaptation of "FernGully."

Deadline - Stacey Sher will produce the film through Shiny Penny, along with Susan Ursitti‑Sheinberg, Jon Sheinberg, and Matt Feige through Sheinberg Feige Organization (SFO Entertainment).

WHAT:

Variety - A live-action adaptation of "FernGully" is in development at Amazon MGM Studios.

Deadline - The film is based on the 1992 animated classic "FernGully: The Last Rainforest."

WHERE:

Variety - The project is being developed at Amazon MGM Studios.

WHEN:

Deadline - The live-action film is currently in development as of 2026.

WHY:

Variety - The adaptation aims to bring the beloved animated classic to a new audience.

HOW:

Variety - Marielle Heller will also produce the project under her Defiant By Nature banner with Leah Holzer.

Deadline - Heller is set to direct her own script for the film.

(UPDATED April 17, 2026 19:21 UTC)

A live-action adaptation of the beloved animated classic "FernGully: The Last Rainforest" is currently in development at Amazon MGM Studios, with Marielle Heller set to write and direct the film. Stacey Sher will produce the project alongside Susan Ursitti‑Sheinberg, Jon Sheinberg, and Matt Feige, while Heller will also produce under her Defiant By Nature banner with Leah Holzer. This adaptation aims to introduce the cherished story to a new audience, bringing the magic of "FernGully" to life once again.