More than anything, the biggest obstacle for Lowery will be getting people excited to see yet another retelling of Peter Pan. Barrie's fairy tale has inspired everything from prequels (Joe Wright's Pan) to sequels (Steven Spielberg's Hook) over the decades, but the results have been decidedly mixed. Pete's Dragon is also considered by many to be (far and away) the best Disney remake from the previous decade, which bodes well for Peter Pan and Wendy. That's not surprising, considering Lowery's 2016 Pete's Dragon remake was a far cry from the studio's original 1977 live-action/animated musical in pretty much every aspect. At the same time, its title change suggests Peter Pan and Wendy might be less of a paint by numbers reboot and more of a proper re-imagining than Disney live-action remakes past. These breakdowns are more or less in line with the depictions of Peter, Wendy, John, and Michael featured in most versions of Peter Pan, Disney's animated film included. Michael Darling - 6 to 9 years - A delightful child rarely seen without his closest friend, his teddy bear. However, the mature youth is not above playfully fencing and rough-housing with his brother and sister. John Darling - 9 to 11 years - A budding child with an old soul. She is not quite ready to step into the adult world. Wendy - 12 to 14 years - A sly girl, full of good-natured energy, who is conflicted by her pending departure to boarding school. An enchanted child that’s a confident and courageous warrior, with and without a sword. Peter Pan - 10 to 14 years - The boy who will never grow up. Casting is currently underway for the film, with the lead roles described as follows. The Illuminerdi reports Lowery's Peter Pan is now titled Peter Pan and Wendy and will shoot in Vancouver from April to August later this year, before heading straight to Disney+. Related: Every Disney+ Original Movie & TV Show Coming in 2020 Now, it appears the project is being developed as a Disney+ exclusive, with a shiny new title to boot.

Lowery's been attached to direct the movie since 2016, but there haven't been too many updates to report since then. Barrie classic that Disney famously adapted as a animated film in 1953. The studio has already unveiled one such re-imagining in the form of Lady and the Tramp, which launched when the streamer went live last November.Īmong the live-action remakes slated to premiere as Disney+ Originals are The Sword in the Stone and Lowery's Peter Pan, a fresh take on the J.M.

The Mouse House has typically earned big box office returns on the live-action remakes of its animated films for the last decade, and has plans to release even more in the years ahead. However, some of them will be forgoing a theatrical release and debuting as exclusives on the Disney+ streaming service. Director David Lowery's live-action Peter Pan remake is now a Disney+ exclusive and has received a new title, along with some character breakdowns.

Peter pan 2003 dvd release date