Though we've known that David Lowery – he of A Ghost Story, The Green Knight and, let's not forget previous Disney live-action adaptation Pete's Dragon – has been at work on another Mouse House in the shape of Peter Pan & Wendy for a while, it feels like we haven'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) for this new version, which from the looks of this, follows many of the familiar beats of the story (worries about growing up, journeying to a fantasy land), but with Lowery sprinkling his typical magic over it. Check out, for 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 about 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.