Henson (film)

Henson is a screenplay that chronicles the life and career of Jim Henson. It was penned by Robert D. Slane and announced on February 4, 2008, to have been purchased for production and distribution by Empire Film Group. With a tentative start date of Summer 2008, the film carries a $30 million budget.

Empire has gone on record as considering A-list directors such as Penny Marshall, in an attempt to lure notable star actors for key roles in the film. Dean Hamilton-Bornstein, Eric Parkinson and Xavier Mitchell are currently producing the project.