Wizard Of Oz remake in the works with Watchmen director Nicole Kassell

A remake of 1939 classic film The Wizard Of Oz is in the works, New Line Cinema announced (Tophams/PA)

A remake of 1939 classic film The Wizard Of Oz is in the works, New Line Cinema announced.

Nicole Kassell, known for her work on acclaimed TV drama Watchmen, will direct the movie, the studio said.