Netflix is in early development on a movie adaptation of the children's book Miss Nelson Is Missing by Harry Allard, illustrated by James Marshall. Deadline reported that Melissa McCarthy is starring in the project, which will be written by Brad Copeland (Ferdinand, Spies in Disguise, Jerry and Marge Go Large).
The classic book series is about "a misbehaving class whose teacher is mysteriously absent from school one day. But after a week with their strict substitute, Viola Swamp, the kids can't wait for Miss Nelson to come back. Sources say McCarthy would play both Nelson and Swamp in the film," Deadline noted.
Reese Witherspoon and Lauren Neustadter will produce for Hello Sunshine. Other producers include Lawrence Grey for Grey Matter, Caroline Fraser under the HarperCollins banner, and McCarthy and Ben Falcone under their On the Day Productions banner.