Disney released the trailer for their upcoming live-action adaptation “Peter Pan & Wendy”. This is the latest in their series of live-action adaptations, following Cinderella, Beauty & the Beast, and others. This will explore the world first created by J.M. Barrie in his Peter Pan, which was originally adapted by Disney in 1953,
Disney+ Synopsis: “Peter Pan & Wendy” introduces Wendy Darling, a young girl afraid to leave her childhood home behind, who meets Peter Pan, a boy who refuses to grow up. Alongside her brothers and a tiny fairy, Tinker Bell, she travels with Peter to the magical world of Neverland. There, she encounters an evil pirate captain, Captain Hook, and embarks on a thrilling and dangerous adventure that will change her life forever.
“Peter Pan & Wendy” will begin streaming April 28, 2023, exclusively on Disney+. “Peter Pan & Wendy” is directed by David Lowery whose previous work includes The Green Knight, A Ghost Story, and Disney’s 2016 Pete’s Dragon. David Lowery & Toby Halbrooks (“The Green Knight”) co-wrote the screenplay based on the novel and the animated film “Peter Pan.” The producer is Jim Whitaker (“Pete’s Dragon”), with Adam Borba (“A Wrinkle in Time”), Thomas M. Hammel (“Thor: Ragnarok”), and Toby Halbrooks serving as executive producers.
“Peter Pan & Wendy” stars Jude Law (“Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore”), Alexander Molony (“The Reluctant Landlord”), Ever Anderson (“Resident Evil: The Final Chapter”), Yara Shahidi (“Grown-ish”), Alyssa Wapanatâhk, Joshua Pickering (“A Discovery of Witches”), Jacobi Jupe, Molly Parker (“House of Cards”), Alan Tudyk (“Rogue One: A Star Wars Story”), and Jim Gaffigan (“The Jim Gaffigan Show”).
