Hey everyone –
I know you have been waiting a long time for an update about the Spy School movie — and I am sure this is not what you were hoping for. It’s certainly not what I was hoping for.
After 54 weeks of doing nothing with the movie script, Disney decided that they were not going to move forward with the Spy School movie.
Why? I don’t really have a great answer for that. I was told that Disney had some concerns with the story involving kids in real danger — which you’d think they would have been able to figure out was part of the plot long ago, given the title.
Sadly, this kind of thing happens a lot in Hollywood. As I keep saying, it is very hard to get a movie made.
This does not mean the movie will never get made. My agents can now try to set the project up at another movie studio or streaming service. We will see what happens.
In the meantime, feel free to write angry letters to Disney or cancel your Disney + accounts in protest.
hi mr Gibbs
I love your books and I have a question if you did make something would you make just a single movie and maybe sequel to that movie or a show or TV series?
SpySchool
I am open to any format for how to make Spy School. That decision is really up to the studios.
Dear Mr Gibbs
I have two questions: Will Spy School Blackout intrduce a new character and when the time is right make a Spy School After Graduation?
Nils –
Every book generally introduces at least one new character.
I can’t promise anything about what future SS books will be about.
when do you think a movie company will come to you and say they will make the movie?
Mr Gibbs
Just wanted to let you know we will be coming for you soon
Your pals at SPYDER
your pals at SPYDER
If I knew when a movie company would want to make a SS movie, then I would have magical powers. I do not have magical powers, so I have no idea when or if this will ever happen.
Dear Mr.Gibbs do you have any ideas for the next Charlie thorne book and if you
have any ideas what’s the name of the book
Ripley –
I do have ideas for the next CT book but I do not know if I have time to write it. I never give a book a title until I have finished writing it.
can you add a scene when ben is captured and is refusing to give any information so the enemy that captured him smears slime on his face and when erica arrives she sees ben is covered in slime.
unknown –
Sorry, but I can’t take suggestions from readers, especially ones that are so specific.
can you make more spy school graphic novels? I like seeing the characters in action
Emitrius
I AM making more SS graphic novels. The entire series is being turned into GNs. However, the fastest that Anjan can illustrate them is one per year.
I love your books they are really great and I do hope that you come out with a movie
I hope a movie comes out soon I love the books but my favorite is evil spy school!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Dear Mr.Gibbs
I would just like to say that your books are very well written and are so good, just a quick question though. How many books will you make overall? (Not that I want you to stop). 🙂
Amazed –
I really have no idea how many books I will make overall. I have no idea how long I will live and I would like to keep writing for a good portion of that time.
You should try prime video of Apple TV to make movies.
Anonymous –
If you can think of a movie studio or streaming service, they have already been approached about SS.
Hello Mr. Gibbs, I would like to make a weird suggestion. Have you ever thought about making it an anime? If it ever does cross your mind I have some suggestions for example, mappa studios, with studios, madhouse, and toei animation.
JoJo –
An anime is certainly a possible idea — but I’ve had no luck there either.
hey mr gibbs. if the spy school movie gets approved by a movie studio, can you post the casting calls on the blog? my dream role is ben ripley and i am an actor. thanks!
I wish you would hire some people and just post a movie on youtube
hayley –
It probably would cost around twenty million dollars, minimum, to film the movie. I do not have a spare twenty million dollars to hire some people and film it. That’s why I need a studio involved.
Hi Mr. Gibbs
How can I become an author like you? do you have any tips or tricks to do so? I really like your SS series!
SS for eva
I have an entire page of writing advice on this website that ought to answer your questions.
Mr. Gibbs
I just want to let you know that me, my friends, and my family are rooting for you in any kind of way. We all love your books and really support you. Hopefully there will be a SS movie. You are a legend when it comes to book writing I also love your Charlie Thorne series, the fun jungle. Were rooting for you!
Stuart Gibbs = Legend & Lars
Thanks so much for your kind words.
Mr. Gibbs I have a question, could we maybe start a petition and send it to Disney+ or also do a negotiation with Disney saying that we can just put the filter for PG-13. My Parents keep taking my books because they say I don’t go outside too much so I read outside! I have read spy school since I was 9 and have been repeatedly reading them starting from book 1 you are awesome and good luck!
Hewo –
I don’t think that corporations are that responsive to petitions like this. But thanks for being a fan.
When is blackout coming out again?
Berica –
For upcoming release information, please see the ‘Upcoming Releases’ box on every page of this website.
I agree with Hewo I know you cant do a petition because the streaming services might nob be compatible with that, but what if you compromised with Disney and say that you could just put it on the filter of PG-13, there are literal 8 YEAR OLDS READING SPY SCHOOL and Disney has a problem with that? To me I think that’s just bananas. Good luck though
Olive –
If Disney wants to figure out a way to do this, then they will figure out a way to do it. These decisions are up to them to make.
Dear mr gibbs can you add a secne where ben knocks out Joshua hallal but erica belives ben drugged him they get into an argumant where erica handcuffs him to get the truth but ben say that erica is his girlfriend and they schould work toghter but they dont break up
henry –
I truly appreciate your enthusiasm, but it is extremely difficult for me to take suggestions from readers.