Sycamore Studios, a youngsters and household animation studio that brings collectively a mix of first-class animation and timeless storytelling, has tapped veteran producer Jeremy Latcham (“The Avengers,” “Guardians of the Galaxy”) for the corporate’s upcoming animated function, “Zita the Spacegirl,” as an government producer by means of his Latcham Footage banner. Recognized for producing a few of Marvel Studios’ greatest live-action movies, “Zita the Spacegirl” marks Latcham’s first foray into animation. Latcham Footage’ Andrew Tempo (“Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Amongst Thieves”) may also function a producer on the venture.
Primarily based on Ben Hatke’s No. 1 New York Instances bestselling trilogy, “Zita the Spacegirl” follows an adventurous woman who’s propelled right into a cosmic journey when her greatest buddy is kidnapped by aliens. Zita’s unwavering willpower to seek out her method again house and her brave sacrifice for others rework her into an intergalactic hero. This beloved youngsters’s graphic novel, revealed by Macmillan, has garnered over 20 awards and honors, together with the celebrated American Library Affiliation Notable Kids’s E-book, a CYBIL Award and several other ebook of the 12 months awards, together with Kirkus and Faculty Library Journal.
“At Sycamore, we imagine in telling timeless tales that elevate the imaginative and prescient of our viewers,” mentioned CEO Christian McGuigan. “Jeremy brings blockbuster expertise, along with a deep understanding of how story shapes the center. We’re thrilled to have him assist us convey Zita to life.”
The movie, beforehand introduced in December 2024 by Sycamore Studios CEO Christian McGuigan and CCO Timothy Reckart, joins a rising lineup of IP-based options, together with “Physician Dolittle” by Bob Barlen and Cal Brunker (“Paw Patrol: The Film,” “Paw Patrol: The Mighty Film”).
Latcham is the producer of “Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Amongst Thieves” and “Unhealthy Instances on the El Royale.” He serves as a senior adviser to the Marvel Undertaking, the place he’s creating and producing a slate of movies with tasks within the works at Amazon/ MGM and Sony Footage. Latcham additionally has an total take care of Hasbro Leisure, the place he’s creating a “D&D” sequel and has tasks arrange at Skydance and Lionsgate. Latcham beforehand served as senior vp of manufacturing and growth at Marvel Studios, the place he was an government producer on “Spider-Man: Homecoming,” “Avengers: Age of Ultron,” “Marvel’s The Avengers” and “Guardians of the Galaxy.” Latcham was additionally an affiliate producer on “Iron Man” and a co-producer on “Iron Man 2.”
“Animation opens up an entire new storytelling toolkit, and I couldn’t be happier to launch that journey with Zita the Spacegirl,” mentioned Latcham. “Sycamore Studios brings ardour and a degree of creativity that actually elevates the venture, and their considerate method to storytelling makes them an ideal associate to convey Zita from the web page to the display.”
Latcham is represented by Warren Dern and Kiley Wong at Sloane Provide. The deal was negotiated by McGuigan and Barndon Milostan of Greenberg Glusker.
