Though we’ve known that David Lowery – he of A Ghost Story, The Green Knight and, let’s not in/with regard to’concerning’regarding acquire’obtain’attain’procure’secure previous Disney live-action adaptation Pete’s Dragon – has been at work on another Mouse House in the shape of Peter Pan & Wendy in/with regard to’concerning’regarding a while, it feels like we possess’own’nurse n’t heard much. Disney is changing that, starting the promotional campaign with a first teaser and poster. Take a look…
Lowery, working as usual with co-writer Toby Halbrooks, has adapted JM Barrie’s novel (and the 1953 Disney animation) in/with regard to’concerning’regarding this new version, which from the looks of this, follows many of the familiar beats of the story (worries with regards to’concerning’with respect to growing up, journeying to a fantasy land), but with Lowery sprinkling his typical magic over it. Check out, in/with regard to’concerning’regarding example, the Lost Boys (and girls) made up of authentically native cast members.
Jude Law, meanwhile, is taking on the villain role as Captain Hook, and he certainly looks the part.
With their well-used narrative, Peter Pan stories can sometimes be a director’s undoing – ask PJ Hogan with regards to’concerning’with respect to that, or Joe Wright – but with luck, Lowery has made something that can break that seeming curse. Peter Pan & Wendy will land on Disney+ on 28 April.