Classic Jimmy Stewart-Kim Novak 1958 romantic comedy “Bell, Book & Candle” is getting a remake with Jay Weston and Sara Risher set to produce.
Weston originally optioned the remake rights from the estate of original author John van Druten, then collaborated with Harvey Weinstein on the project for several years. Weinstein and Miramax are of course now out of the project with Weston acquiring the remake rights again with veteran film executive Risher joining him.
Novak played a witch living in modern-day Manhattan with her warlock brother (Jack Lemmon) and a befuddled older witch (Elsa Lanchester). In order to prevent being evicted, Novak’s witch puts a spell on Stewart’s character using her cat Pyewacket to make him fall in love with her after he’s acquired their building.
Source: Variety
