It tells the story of a magical boy with a fairy friend who teaches a group of children how to fly, taking them back to his home in a place called Never Land. Perhaps the results of the project means Disney sees potential in continuing to work with Lowery and Halbrooks on similar movies.Īlthough many different versions of the classic Peter Pan story have been told over the years, the animated Disney movie from 1953 remains among the most popular. Though the movie didn't reach the heights of Aladdin and some other live-action Disney remakes, it found modest success at the box office and was met with mostly positive reviews. Lowery also co-wrote the screenplay alongside Toby Halbrooks, who previously worked with Lowery to co-write Pete's Dragon as well. No other cast members attached to the project have yet been officially revealed.ĭavid Lowery, who previously helmed Disney's remake of the live-action/animated classic Pete's Dragon, is on board to direct Peter Pan and Wendy with Jim Whitaker producing.
Meanwhile, Wendy will be played by newcomer Ever Anderson, who previously played the Red Queen in the horror movie sequel Resident Evil: The Final Chapter she is also set to appear as the younger version of Scarlett Johansson in Black Widow. It's now being reported that the coveted role of Peter Pan will be played by child actor Alexander Molony, who previously appeared on the television shows The Reluctant Landlord and Claude. Peter Pan and Wendy, Disney's upcoming live-action reboot of the classic Peter Pan story, has found its lead stars. Darling), Kathryn Beaumont (Wendy) and Bill Thompson (Smee), and the sprightly songs by Sammy Cahn, Sammy Fain, Ollie Wallace, Erdman Penner, Ted Sears, Winston Hibler, Frank Churchill and Jack Lawrence. Adding to the fun are the spirited voiceover performances by Bobby Driscoll (Peter), Hans Conried (Captain Hook and Mr. this "Disneyized" version of Peter Pan may not be authentic James Barrie, but it has never failed to enthrall audiences of all ages. Breaking with several traditions, Peter had been played by a girl in all previous incarnations, Tinker Bell had always been depicted by a shaft of light, etc. Eschewing much of Barrie's gentle whimsy (not to mention the more sinister aspects of the leading character), Disney and his staff fashioned a cheery, tuneful cartoon extravaganza, which cost $4 million and reaped several times that amount. Barrie's Peter Pan reached full fruition in 1953. this "Disneyized" version of Peter Pan may not be authentic James Barrie, but it has never faile A pet project of Walt Disney's since 1939, this animated version of James M. Description: A pet project of Walt Disney's since 1939, this animated version of James M.