Emma Thompson was also officially announced to be joining the cast in an undisclosed role, after previously starring in Disney’s Beauty and the Beast and Saving Mr. Banks. Cruella is being directed by Craig Gillespie, who previously helmed I, Tonya, The Finest Hours, Million Dollar Arm and Lars and the Real Girl. The most recent draft was written by The Favourite’s Tony McNamara with Isn’t It Romantic’s Dana Fox attached to a previous version.
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