<P> On November 27, 2012, it was announced that Lionsgate was developing the feature film adaptation of R.J. Palacio's debut novel Wonder, while in talks with John August to write the screenplay . Mandeville Films' David Hoberman and Todd Lieberman would be producing the film . On May 8, 2013, Jack Thorne was hired to adapt the novel, while August, who was previously reported as writer, had departed from the project . In October 2014, John Krokidas was reported to be directing the film, but in April 2015, Paul King was hired to take the directing duties . Steven Conrad was writing the script at that time . </P> <P> On April 14, 2016, Jacob Tremblay was cast in to play the lead role as Auggie Pullman, while Julia Roberts was in talks to play Auggie's mother . On May 5, 2016, Roberts was confirmed to play the mother, with Stephen Chbosky signed on to direct . On June 27, 2016, Owen Wilson had joined to play Auggie's father . On July 11, 2016, newcomer Noah Jupe joined the cast as Auggie's best friend at school . On July 15, 2016, Daveed Diggs was cast as Mr. Browne, an English teacher at the school . On August 19, 2016, Sônia Braga joined the cast, portraying the role of Roberts's mother . </P> <P> Jacob's prosthetic makeup, designed and created by Arjen Tuiten, took an hour and half to apply . It consisted of a skull cap with prosthetic ears attached, a facial prosthetic that covered Jacob's face, and a wig to tie it all together . </P> <P> Marcelo Zarvos composed the film's score . </P>

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