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A science fiction novel Chocky written by John Wyndham’s was recently picked up by Dreamwork. Now the word is that Spielberg is interested in directing the movie. So the film will probably take up after Tintin and Lincoln. The book tells the story of a boy who has a mysterious imaginary friend with whom he frequently argues. As the boy’s father gets increasing suspicious, it becomes clear that an alien entity has taken up residence in the boy’s consciousness. So the recent split in the production company might push the film on either side of the fence. They are also certain that this will be Spielberg’s next film, or something he might work simultaneously with Tintin in tow.

Chocky is sort unknown in many literary circles. But it surely has immense scope for some imagination when it is brought on to the screen. “The dialog is nothing short of brilliant; the dynamics are uncannily convincing. This is an excellent book.” But this is surely interesting direction for the helmer who seems to be in a slump after his recent terrible Indiana jones movie. So this will be interesting take for Spielberg after he finishes up with his Lincoln movie.