The new version of "Phantom of the Opera" is ready for filming The story will be moved to New Orleans

1905 Movie Network News As a classic IP, "The Phantom of the Opera" has a long-lasting charm. A few days ago, this classic song and dance drama has been reported to be preparing for the film version, according to foreign media reports, John Fusk, who has written the script of "The King of Kung Fu" and "The Little Pony King" and other films, will write the script of this film. Singer John Legend will become the producer of the film.

This edition of Phantom of the Opera will move the story to New Orleans, with a modern setting. This means that the music in the film will be replaced by jazz, R&B, soul and funk. In addition, the story will be deeply rooted in various folklore in New Orleans, such as French Creole culture, carnival, masquerade voodoo, and so on. In other words, the stories that took place at the Opera House in the original story will be localized in New Orleans. And this is also one of the highlights of the film.

Phantom of the Opera has many versions and plots that are much the same. The story takes place in an opera house, and the newcomer Christine is helped by the so-called "Phantom of the Theater" in the theater and progresses rapidly. Because of his ugly appearance, he was abandoned by his parents since he was a child and lived in seclusion in the basement of the theater wearing a mask. By chance, Christine had the privilege of playing the lead role in an opera. With the rich singing skills she learned from the "Phantom of the Theatre", Christine became a hit and was taken in by raoul, the young and handsome patron of the theater. The two young men soon fell in love. The Phantom of the Theater is heartbroken, believing that Raoul has snatched Christine and is ready to stage a drama of love and revenge...

At present, there is no specific shooting and release arrangement for the film.