Magic is in the air as we wait for Disney’s live-action remake,Peter Pan & Wendy.The feature based on the classic fairy tale is a retelling of the story from Wendy’s eyes. It is set to take fansback to Neverlandas well as enchant a new generation of moviegoers with magic, pixie dust, and the promise of never growing up. As we approach the release date, the marketing for the feature is in full swing and we are getting new look at various characters.In a new clip released on Disney’s officialTwitter account, we seeTinker Belllevitating Wendy out of her bed, but she’s caught by Wendy’s brother, who thinks she’s a bug. Peter intervenes, and we then see the Darling siblings meeting Peter Pan and Tinker Bell for the first time. Despite knowing theclassic moments, there’s something fresh and joyous about the new footage.
What to Expect fromPeter Pan & Wendy
The House of Mouse is on a spree to update its classic stories for contemporary times and audiences. Live-action remakes are a good place to start like the upcomingThe Little Mermaid, which will tell the familiar tale of Ariel swapping her fins for feet.Peter Pan & Wendyis set out to accomplish a similar task as the cast and crewpreviously revealedin a featurette, “It’s really the story of Peter Pan through Wendy’s eyes.”
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The upcoming feature will see Wendy and the Darling siblings traveling to Never Land with Peter and Tinker Bell. Wendy encounters the dreaded pirate captain, Captain Hook, and embarks on a thrilling and dangerous adventure that will change her life forever. The previously released trailer showcases a thrilling swordfight betweenWendy and Captain Hook, who we now know will come with his own backstory.
The movie featuresJude Lawas Captain Hook,Alexander Molonyas Peter Pan,Ever Andersonas Wendy Darling,Yara Shahidias Tinker Bell,Joshua Pickeringas John Darling,Jacobi Jupeas Michael Darling,Molly Parkeras Mary Darling,Alan Tudykas George Darling,Jim Gaffiganas Mr. Smee, and many more.David Lowerydirects from a screenplay he co-wrote withToby Halbrooksbased on the novel byJ. M. Barrieand the animated filmPeter Pan.
you may check out the new clip below and prepare for the adventure of a lifetime when the title begins streaming on April 28.
