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Leonardo DiCaprio’s Appian Way To Produce ‘Oz,’ a 2026 Documentary on the Making of The Wizard of Oz

Director Tom Donahue will use unseen archives to examine the classic’s behind-the-scenes conflicts.

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La nieve en 'El Mago de Oz' fue hecho con material cancerígeno
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Según la descripción del proyecto, la película dirigida por Victor Fleming, "puso a prueba los límites de sus creadores", y el nuevo proyecto mostrará imágenes nunca antes vistas ni escuchadas del proceso de realización | Foto: EFE / Google / Composición EC

Overview

  • The project titled Oz was announced Wednesday and is now in production under filmmaker Tom Donahue.
  • Appian Way is partnering with Chad A. Verdi’s Verdi Productions and producer Danny Strong, with Donahue producing alongside Ilan Arboleda of CreativeChaos vmg.
  • The documentary promises never-before-seen footage and audio from the 1939 shoot featuring Judy Garland.
  • It will probe creative tensions on set, including the role of director Victor Fleming during the studio-era production.
  • A 2026 release is planned as the team films recreations in Rhode Island, with ongoing interest reflected in recent takes like the Wicked movie and a Sphere presentation in Las Vegas.