Stephen King's Cujo remake circling Darren Aronofsky to direct

Recently, we reported that Netflix confirmed the adaptation of Stephen King's Cujo. According to the latest reports, The Whale director, Darren Aronofsky, is in talks to helm the upcoming adaptation. Cujo revolves around a mother-son duo who, in an attempt to protect themselves from a rabid dog, get caught in their car.

The reboot will be backed by Roy Lee. A writer, director, and extended cast members are yet to be finalised by the makers. If the deal materialises, the remake will be Aronofsky's first feature directorial for a streamer.

The first adaptation of Cujo, King's 1981 novel, came as an eponymous feature film in 1983, with Lewis Teague at the helm. Dee Wallace, Daniel Hugh Kelly, and Danny Pintauro starred in the original adaptation, which was a massive box-office success.

Aronofsky is also known for films like Requiem for a Dream, Mother!, and Black Swan. Currently, he is working on his next directorial, Caught Stealing, starring Austin Butler and Zoe Kravitz. The film is gearing up for release in August.

Stephen King, a master of diverse genres including horror, sci-fi, and fantasy, has long been a treasure trove for Hollywood adaptations. Iconic films like Carrie, The Shining, Shawshank Redemption, Stand By Me, It, and It: Chapter Two have originated from his works.

Currently, Edgar Wright is adapting King's dystopian thriller The Running Man, starring Colman Domingo, Glen Powell, and Josh Brolin. Additionally, Mike Flanagan has helmed Life of Chuck, another apocalyptic narrative, featuring Tom Hiddleston and Chiwetel Ejiofor.