‘I Swear’ Director Kirk Jones Tapped for Live-Action Film Adaptation of Beloved British Kids’ Animation ‘Mr. Benn’

By Alex Ritman

Alex Ritman

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A feature film about Mr. Benn, the bowler hat-wearing British kids’ character who first appeared in a series of books and then fronted a beloved animated TV series, appears to be moving forward after many years of discussions.

Kirk Jones, who recently directed smash hit indie “I Swear” — which won both leading actor and best casting at the BAFTA awards from five nominations — has been attached to write and direct a live-action film adaptation of the “Mr Benn” series, which has been announced by 48 Films, BeaglePug Ltd, Jackpot Productions and One Story High.

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