John Legend Producing New Take On 'THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA' For Universal!

The classic film, The Phantom Of The Opera is getting a reboot/retelling from of all people John Legend for Universal, reports Deadline this afternoon.

The spec script was written by John Fusco, with Harvey Mason Jr of Harvey Mason Media, and John Legend and his Get Lifted Film Co producing partner Mike Jackson attached.

The film is being totted with the title simply being ‘Phantom.’ We can also confirm that the film will take place in the French Quarter of New Orleans.

“This is set it in the sultry nightlife scene of modern day New Orleans, the world of jazz, R&B, neo-Soul, and funk,” Fusco tells Deadline. “The French Quarter, where New Orleans is not only known as America’s most haunted city, but the music, French Creole culture, the voodoo mystique, masquerade pageantry of Mardi Gras, just lent itself to a natural adaptation of the Paris setting, and a story that has revenge, unrequited love and mystery.”