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Taika Waititi to Direct Activist Chicken Heist Flick
12 Dec
Summary
- Taika Waititi will direct an adaptation of Deb Olin Unferth's satirical novel, Barn 8.
- Jessica Gao, creator of She-Hulk, is writing the script for the film.
- The story follows auditors planning a chaotic rescue of one million chickens from a factory farm.
Director Taika Waititi is attached to helm Barn 8, an adaptation of Deb Olin Unferth's satirical novel. The project will feature a script by Jessica Gao, the creative force behind She-Hulk: Attorney At Law. The narrative promises a blend of comedy and tragedy, exploring the collision between animal rights activism and industrial farming practices.
The film's plot revolves around a caper involving two US auditors. Their mission: to execute a daring heist of one million chickens from a factory farm. They lead a team of activists in what is anticipated to be a chaotic rescue operation, offering a unique perspective, as parts of the story will be told from the birds' viewpoint.
This adaptation offers Waititi a platform to combine his signature mischievous humor with poignant social messaging. The novel delves into the alarming conditions faced by birds in industrial farming and the loopholes in regulations, such as the definition of 'free range.' The film is poised to shed light on these critical issues.
