Forster previously dabbled in whimsical storytelling withFinding Neverland, which explores the life and inspirations ofPeter Pancreator J.M.
Barrie, but hes been known to hop between genres.
For Disney,Christopher Robincomes as the studios latest live-action project reimagining a popular animated film or franchise.
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Disney isnt the only studio working on a Pooh-related film, however.
Production recently started on Fox Searchlightsuntitled biopic about Milne, starring Domnhall Gleeson and Margot Robbie.
TheHollywood Reporterfirst reportedthe news about Forster.
