Disney has reportedly tapped Alexander Molony and Ever Anderson to star as Peter and Wendy in their upcoming live-action adaptation of Peter Pan, directed by David Lowery.
Variety reports that Molony will be adding a feather to his cap, both literally and figuratively, starring as the eternally youthful Lost Boys leader while newcomer Anderson will also be embarking on the fantastical adventure, as she portrays the eldest of the Darling children.
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Molony and Anderson are expected to soar on to the big screen in their respective roles, as Variety’s sources have also claimed that the studio has now set its sights on a theatrical release, rather than a debut on Disney+ alongside 2019’s Lady and the Tramp remake.
The two young stars are both early on in their careers, with only a handful of acting credits attached to their names. Molony is best known for his recurring roles on TV shows The Reluctant Landlord and Claude, while Anderson, the daughter of Milla Jovovich, previously played the Red Queen in Resident Evil: The Final Chapter, though she is also set to appear as a young Natasha Romanoff in Disney’s Black Widow, released on May 1, 2020.
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Peter Pan & Wendy will be directed by David Lowery and produced by Jim Whitaker, with a script co-written by Lowery and Toby Halbrooks. Lowery and Halbrooks previously worked together on Disney’s live-action remake of Pete’s Dragon.
The Peter Pan adaptation is another new addition to Disney’s growing list of revamped renditions of titles from its classic animated portfolio, with the studio’s latest live-action endeavour, Mulan, projected to have a domestic debut of $85 million.
Disney’s live-action rendition of the beloved fable has received early praise for its action, maturity, and beauty, with some members of the press even claiming that it is the best live-action adaptation of a Disney classic yet.
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Source: IGN.com Disney's Live-Action Peter Pan & Wendy Casts Its Two Lead Characters