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McG's '20,000 Leagues' halted by Disney
Published Tuesday, Nov 17 2009, 12:01 GMT | By Simon Reynolds
Rex Features
Director McG has also withdrawn from the movie, which has been halted indefinitely, and will turn his attention to espionage thriller Dead Spy Running and Terminator 5.
Nemo, a reimagined take on Jules Verne's classic story, had been a top priority for former Disney chairman Dick Cook. However, Cook's abrupt departure in September put the brakes on the big budget action adventure project.
Will Smith had been linked to the role of sea commander Captain Nemo in the film.
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