Where the Wild Things Are (2009)
An adaptation of Maurice Sendak's classic children's story, where Max, a disobedient little boy sent to bed without his supper, creates his own world--a forest inhabited by ferocious wild creatures that crown Max as their ruler.
: [
from trailer] I didn't want to wake you up, but I really wanted to show you something.
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Eric Goldberg was at one point attached to direct.
The open call for Max was huge. It took several months and thousands of boys auditioned from several countries worldwide.
Spike Jonze was approached by
Maurice Sendak and was asked to take on the film adaptation. A movie had been on the burner since the early 90s, and Mr. Sendak had not been able to find anyone fitting to take it on.
The creatures are being portrayed by actors in 6-8 foot tall costumes, with some additional animatronics, and computer-generated faces. The costumes were created by The Jim Henson Company, who were responsible for the Muppets and Labyrinth creatures.
Throughout the writing process,
Spike Jonze and
Dave Eggers kept in close contact with
Maurice Sendak, consulting and sharing script changes, models of the monsters, etc.
