Get ready for an extraordinary adventure! They are preparing a fantasy film that combines a great story with the perfect film studio.
Laika Studioacclaimed stop-motion animation studio, has acquired the rights to adapt the 2020 best-selling novel, Piranesi by Susanna ClarkeThis news has created quite a stir among fans of the book, who are eagerly awaiting to see Piranesi’s haunting and fascinating world come to life on the big screen as a fantasy film.
Piranesi, which has sold more than 4 million copies and earned Clarke the 2021 Women’s Prize for Fiction, tells the story of a man trapped in a mysterious Big House filled with endless rooms and staircases. As he explores this labyrinth, he discovers secrets and truths that challenge his understanding of reality.
Laika’s classic stop-motion animation style, known for its films such as Coraline, ParaNorman and Kubo and the Two Strings, is considered the perfect technique for capturing the essence of Piranesi. The thoroughness and detail that characterize this type of animation lend themselves perfectly to recreating the dreamlike and surreal atmosphere of the novel.
An experienced director at the helm.
The project will be headed by: Travis Knight, CEO of Laika and acclaimed filmmaker for his work on Kubo and the Two Strings and Bumblebee. Knight, who will also direct the upcoming Masters of the Universe and Wildwood films, brings his creative vision and experience in stop-motion animation to bring Piranesi to life in a faithful and captivating way. So the fantasy film is in good hands.
Without a doubt, the adaptation of Piranesi by Laika Studio is exciting news for fans of the novel and animated films. The combination of Clarke’s talent, Laika’s experience and Knight’s direction promises a unique and unforgettable cinematic experience.
Travis Knight said: “Piranesi is a treasure and very dear to me… She is one of my all-time favorite authors, and with Piranesi, Susanna has created a beautiful, devastating, and ultimately life-affirming work of art.”
What is it about?
Piranesi, Susanna Clarke’s acclaimed novel, invites you to enter a dreamlike and mysterious world where reality blurs and the limits of imagination expand.
You will meet Piranesi, a man of optimistic spirit who is around thirty years old. His home, and all he knows, is a huge House that stands in the middle of an infinite ocean. In this labyrinth of endless corridors and monumental rooms full of statues, Piranesi has lived with fifteen other people, without knowing that he is a prisoner in this endless world.
Piranesi’s life takes an unexpected turn when he meets The Other, a man who reveals to him the existence of other human beings beyond the walls of the House. Together, they embark on a tireless quest to unravel the mysteries that this place holds, including Piranesi’s origin and the ancient knowledge hidden among the giant rooms and shifting tides.
As Piranesi explores the depths of the House, he embarks on a journey of self-discovery. He is confronted with questions about his own identity, his memory, and the nature of the reality around him. How did he come to be in this place? What purpose does his existence serve? Is there a way out of this endless labyrinth?
Piranesi is a novel that grabs you from the beginning and keeps you in suspense until the end. With elegant prose and vivid descriptions, Clarke creates a captivating atmosphere that invites you to immerse yourself in this world of mystery and enigma.
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David Larrad
He studied Audiovisual Production of Shows and Television at the Foundation for Audiovisual Education. She completed a Master of Graphic and 3D Design.
