Eva Green in talks to star in Tim Burton's live-action 'Dumbo'

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By Darian Scalamoni

            After earlier reports surfaced big names like Will Smith and Tom Hanks for the live-action Dumbo movie, it seems that a familiar face might be reuniting with Tim Burton (Edward Scissorhands, Batman). According to Deadline, Eva Green is being eyed by Disney to play one of the three main adult roles in the film that is getting closer to its production start date.

            The latest in Disney’s foray into live-action remakes or reimagining’s as they call them will be based on the original version of Dumbo that focused on a lovable circus elephant who was mocked for his large ears but discovers he can use them as wings to fly. In the original film, Dumbo didn’t utter a single word unlike all the animal characters within The Jungle Book so it will be interesting to see if they do the same with this movie. The script is to be written by Ehren Kruger (Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen, The Brothers Grimm) and will mark the third film that Green will star in for Burton. She previously featured in Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children and Dark Shadows both directed by Burton.

            Green was highly coveted after her star making performance on the Showtime series, Penny Dreadful. Since then, the French actress starred in Miss Peregrine and is next set to appear in Euphoria, a drama co-starring Alicia Vikander. How do you feel about Eva Green appearing in Dumbo? Comment below and let us know!