“They are multi-Grammy winning artists,” he says. While McLaren wouldn’t say which pop-stars are involved, expect chart-topping names. 'It will be a contemporary version of story, incorporate contemporary themes, and a new musical soundtrack drawing on some of the biggest recording talent.” A who’s who of the pop world to starĪs well as co-producing the film, he will dip into his client list, which includes the likes Justin Bieber, Ariana Grande, J Balvin and Demi Lovato, to lend their vocal and screen talents.

“The basic idea that lured me in was the chance to brush the cobwebs off a 110-year-old tale, and return it to its roots of suspense and horror,' he said. The Phantom of the Opera is originally based on Gaston Leroux's novel Phantom, first published in serialised form from 1909 to 1910. The latter confirmed the venture to Deadline, expressing excitement at penning a script that would reinvigorate the century-old story. London’s O2 Arena to return with full-capacity concerts in August

Phantom of the opera mask drawing