Disney is collaborating with acclaimed filmmaker Chris Columbus (we are certain our readers won’t confuse him with the Italian explorer Christopher Columbus) for a live-action fantasy series ‘House of Secrets’ for the Disney+ streaming platform. Incidentally, the series would be based on the filmmaker’s own fantasy book series of the same name which he co-wrote with the late Ned Vizzini.
The original book series revolved around three Walker family siblings namely Brendan, Eleanor, and Cordelia Walker, who are displeased when their family relocates to the creepy and suspicious Kristoff house, originally owned by Denver Kristoff. The siblings soon realize that they are trapped in the magical house inside a novel (in fact three novels) written by Kristoff. They must find the secret book and rescue their parents.
Regarding the Disney+ series ‘House of Secrets’, Ayo Davis, executive VP, Creative Development and Strategy, Disney Branded Television stated that: “Chris, Michael and Mark tell stories that resonate with multiple audiences, across generations and genres that deliver a sense of magic and wonderment through definitional characters. There is so much affinity for their acclaimed films, and we are delighted to be working with them to develop House of Secrets into a thrilling Disney+ series.”
‘House of Secrets’ would not be the first time the Oscar-nominated filmmaker Chris Columbus will be directing a project targeting young audiences. Previously, the gifted filmmaker has helmed films like ‘Home Alone’ (1990), ‘Mrs. Doubtfire’ (1993), the cult ‘Harry Potter’ films, and ‘Pixels’ (2015). The last movie he directed was the Netflix film ‘The Christmas Chronicles: Part Two’ in 2020.
Until now, there has been no confirmation regarding the casting and filming details of the Disney’ series ‘House of Secrets’ as the project is apparently just in the early stages of development. Stay tuned to Binged for further updates on ‘House of Secrets’.