Yes, it's true — another live-action Disney reboot of a childhood classic is on the way. Following the release of 2022's "Pinocchio" [1] remake comes a Disney+ original titled "Peter Pan & Wendy," billed as a live-action reimagining of J.M. Barrie's novel and the 1953 animated classic "Peter Pan." The new adaptation stars Alexander Molony and Ever Anderson as the titular characters, who will take viewers to the famous Neverland as we've never seen it before.
On 28 Feb., Walt Disney Studios released the first full trailer for the forthcoming reimagining, which teases a grand adventure with Molony's Peter and Anderson's Wendy after the latter unknowingly stumbles upon the shores of Neverland, aka the land of the "lost boys." From there, fans meet Yara Shahidi's Tinkerbell [2], the tiny fairy who aids Peter and Wendy on their journey, and Jude Law [3]'s terrifying Captain Hook, who's on the hunt for Peter himself.
"Peter Pan & Wendy," directed by David Lowery, is among the latest live-action takes on iconic, familiar tales like "Beauty and the Beast [4]" and "The Little Mermaid [5]." It also follows after the 2015 release of Joe Wright's "Pan" and Steven Spielberg [6]'s 1991 film "Hook," both remakes of the original Walt Disney film and rooted in Barrie's work from the early 1900s.
"In making 'Peter Pan & Wendy,' we set out to craft a film that honours both the original J.M. Barrie text and Walt Disney's animated adaptation; we wanted to invigourate our retelling with emotional sincerity, an open heart and a grand yearning for adventure," Lowery said in a statement, per People [7]. "Hundreds of incredible artists spent many years bringing this film to the screen. I'm excited for audiences to see their work, to go on this ride, and to rediscover an evergreen tale from a new perspective."
"Peter Pan & Wendy" debuts on Disney+ this spring. Ahead, find out everything we know about the live-action film so far, from the trailers and cast to the release date and character posters.
"Peter Pan & Wendy" Plot
"Peter Pan & Wendy" revolves around the second titular character, Wendy Darling (Anderson) — "a young girl afraid to leave her childhood home behind" who then meets Peter Pan (Molony), "a boy who refuses to grow up," per the movie's logline. "Alongside her brothers and a tiny fairy, Tinker Bell (Shahidi), she travels with Peter to the magical world of Neverland. There, she encounters an evil pirate captain, Captain Hook (Law), and embarks on a thrilling and dangerous adventure that will change her life forever."
"Peter Pan & Wendy" Cast
The film's cast features Molony as Peter Pan; Anderson as Wendy; Law as Captain Hook; and Shahidi as Tinkerbell. Other cast members include Alyssa Wapanatâhk, Joshua Pickering, Jacobi Jupe, Molly Parker, Alan Tudyk, and Jim Gaffigan.
"Peter Pan & Wendy" Release Date
The live-action film exclusively premieres on Disney+ on 28 April.
"Peter Pan & Wendy" First-Look Photos
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Alexander Molony as Peter Pan in "Peter Pan & Wendy" Poster
Ever Gabo Anderson as Wendy in "Peter Pan & Wendy" Poster
Yara Shahidi as Tinker Bell in "Peter Pan & Wendy" Poster
Jude Law as Captain Hook in "Peter Pan & Wendy" Poster
Felix de Sousa as Bellweather in "Peter Pan & Wendy" Poster
Diana Tsoy as Birdie in "Peter Pan & Wendy" Poster
Florence Bensberg as Curly in "Peter Pan & Wendy" Poster
Joshua Pickering as John Darling in "Peter Pan & Wendy" Poster
Jacobi Jupe as Michael Darling in "Peter Pan & Wendy" Poster
Sebastian Billingsley-Rodriguez as Sibs in "Peter Pan & Wendy" Poster
Noah Matthews Matofsky as Slightly in "Peter Pan & Wendy" Poster
Jim Gaffigan as Mr. Smee in "Peter Pan & Wendy" Poster
Kelsey and Skyler Yates as The Twins in "Peter Pan & Wendy" Poster
Alyssa Wapanatahk as Tiger Lily in "Peter Pan & Wendy" Poster
Caelan Edie as Tootles in "Peter Pan & Wendy" Poster
