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Colin Meloy’s fantasy novel *Wildwood* was still a third‑completed draft when HarperCollins bought the rights in 2010. The publisher’s acquisition came with illustrations by his wife, visual artist Carson Ellis. Meloy expressed concern that a film adaptation would eclipse the book, so he asked director Travis Knight to delay the movie. Knight reassured him that the project would take a long time, allowing the novel to remain the primary focus for the moment. The story remains in development, with the film slated to follow the book’s release.

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