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.
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.
Hey I think that your books are awesome and I can’t believe that Hollywood won’t do a movie! But can you write more spy school books please
Elaine –
I am definitely writing more SS books. SS14 out next year.
u should try Netflix cuz they did a series of unfortunate events. also I a good actor…I am round Ben’s age… sure I have blonde hair but we can always use a wig… and I need to get back at my middle school musical teacher for giving me a bad part just cuz she does not like me….soooooooo hire me!!!! plsplspls
hi Mr Gibbs:
warren vs Alexander who is worse at spying?
Erica vs Svetlana who is better?
iloveyourbooks
Erica and Svetlana are even.
Alexander is still probably better, except where camouflage is concerned.
dear Mr.Gibbs I really enjoy your book I’m a 10y and thay are really cool but I wish there was more audiobooks tho
dear Mr.Gibbs I really enjoy your books I’m a 10y and thay are really cool but I wish there was more audiobooks tho I hope you can make a movie!
rainier –
As far as i know, there is an audiobook for every single one of my books.
Dear Stuart Gibbs,
I really hope that the Spy School movie will be made! No offense to you or any studios, but I feel like the movie won’t live up to its expectations because the books are the best ever (in my opinion) and people will probably think that the movie is going to be amazing. I am really hoping and praying; also, could you say when and where auditions are because I’m an actress. Sorry; you’ve probably heard that a million times. Anyway, love all of your books; you’re my favorite author and have wrote many of my favorites. Thank you for your time and have a great day or night. Also, you should come to Idaho for a book signing.
L&L&K
If there are open auditions, I will post about them.
It’s been a long time since I was invited to Idaho for book events. I would love to come back.
I think you are the best author, and I have always loved the ss series. I hope someplace agrees, because that would be a really cool movie.
Hi how old are u
Ethan –
That answer can be found relatively easily by doing a little research on line.
rainer –
There are audiobooks for all of my books.
spy school is one of the best books ever- I already have SS blackout
hey mr gibbs. how are you doing? if the spy school movie gets approved by a movie studio, can you post the casting calls on your blog? my dream role is ben ripley and i am an actor.
Hold on, just for Endrik Santos, Are you really an actor? I can’t find you on Google, or Instagram, or etc. but I’m sure you’d do great at the role 🙂
Dear Mr Gibbs,
you are my favorite author. my top five favorite book series are written by you. It is sad that disney turned down your requests, and I’m sure they will regret it when your movie gets published and earns millions of dollars.
sincerely
Yahm
Okay — yes, i am an actor but en i’m only on youtube. you can find me on the channel Santos Boyz Productions — i’m the kid with blonde hair
Okay —
I’m also on instagram, my handle is @mr_cobra.tkd
Is there a new charlie Thorne book coming? I’m a big fan and iv read every book except black out plz make a new charlie Thorne book plz.
plz, ez
ez –
I would love to write yet another CT, but those books take a lot more time than my other books, and I am having trouble finding the time to write book five.