Guillermo del Toro to Direct 'Pinocchio' for Netflix Del Toro will write, produce and direct a stop-motion musical version of 'Pinocchio.' Guillermo del Toro, via 'Variety' Production is expected to begin this fall. Other producers include the Jim Henson Company and ShadowMachine. Patrick McHale will co-write the script, Del Toro has worked with Netflix on <br />DreamWorks’ 'Trollhunters' Del Toro took home the awards for <br />Best Director and Best Picture for <br />'The Shape of Water' at the <br />2018 Academy Awards.