Universal is adapting Percival Everett’s novel James, a modern twist on Mark Twain's The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, with Steven Spielberg executive producing and Taika Waititi in talks to direct. The story, focusing on Jim's perspective as he hides on Jackson Island to avoid separation from his family, reimagines the classic narrative. Everett's work follows the success of his previous adaptation, American Fiction. This collaboration promises a new, compelling take on Twain's iconic tale, with Spielberg and Waititi bringing their acclaimed talents to this unique project.