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Darren Aronofsky in Talks to Direct Netflix’s ‘Cujo’


Darren Aronofsky is in talks to direct Netflix's "Cujo," an adaptation of Stephen King's 1981 novel of the same name about a bloodthirsty St. Bernard.

Darren Aronofsky is circling Netflix ‘s “ Cujo,” a remake of Stephen King’s horror novel about a bloodthirsty St. Bernard. “Cujo” remains in early stages of development and Aronofsky has yet to have a creative meeting with Netflix, according to sources familiar with the project. King’s novels, in genres ranging from horror and sci-fi to crime and fantasy, have been rich material for Hollywood, with films such as “Carrie,” “The Shining,” “Shawshank Redemption,” “Stand By Me,” “It” and the sequel “It: Chapter Two.”

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