Big-time producer gets behind ‘Barefoot Bandit’ film

Don’t expect a comedy: The new film “Taking Flight: The
Hunt for a Young Outlaw” based on the Barefoot Bandit’s
take-offs, landings and thefts is in the works at Fox.

Now, the movie has a big time producer behind it. Robert
Zemeckis has been a part of huge projects like the “Back
to the Future” trilogy, “Castaway” and most recently
“Flight” starring Denzel Washington.

Zemeckis’ newest flight with the story of outlaw-turned-
inmate Colton Harris-Moore could be a directing vehicle
for him as well, according to The Hollywood Reporter.

The script is currently undergoing rewrites, which
Zemeckis is overseeing. He’s waiting for “Milk” writer
Dustin Lance Black to hand over the final draft.

The Hollywood Reporter said the Barefoot Bandit film may
be a “departure” for Zemeckis who usually stays within a
more “family friendly” genre.

Harris-Moore is currently serving a seven-year prison
sentence.