The tale will be told by a grandmother to her grandson, Julian, a character we already know from the original film. The story of his grandmother’s childhood – his life before the war, how everything changed when the Nazis occupied France – will bring about a transformation in Julian. It is your evolution, with the help of your grandmother’s story, that will show the power of kindness to change hearts, bond and even save lives.
Curiosities:
The film is based on the graphic novel of the same name by RJ Palacio;
The production, set in the same universe as “Extraordinaire”, will follow a young Jewish girl hidden by a boy and her mother in a France occupied by the Nazis during World War II;
James Myers will oversee the project, which is being developed by Lionsgate;
Writer RJ Palacio will be the producer of the new film alongside David Hoberman and Todd Lieberman, producers of the original feature;
Released in 2017, ‘Extraordinary’ became a critical and acclaimed hit, grossing over $ 305 million worldwide and garnering an 86% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes;