

Andrew Garfield and Claire Foy have been cast in the film adaptation of Enid Blyton's "The Magic Faraway Tree." The project, set to start filming next month, is backed by Neal Street Productions, Elysian Film Group, and Ashland Hill Media Finance. The story follows a family's countryside adventure around a magical tree, directed by Ben Gregor and adapted by Simon Farnaby. Additional casting and sales are ongoing at the Cannes market.