Spielberg Wanted Harlin To Direct Invisible Boy Action Comedy That Never Happened

Finnish director Renny Harlin broke through with "A Nightmare on Elm Street 4" in 1988, landing a meeting with Steven Spielberg who wanted him to direct an adaptation about an invisible boy. Spielberg envisioned an action-adventure comedy similar to "Back to the Future," while Harlin favored a character-driven approach like "My Life as a Dog." The project ultimately never materialized.

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