| 04.29.2014 – Peter Pan is a literary creation of J.M. Barrie first appearing a novel ‘The Little White Bird’ in 1902. It first had a stage play on December 27, 1904 entitled, Peter Pan, or The Boy Who Wouldn't Grow Up.
The play was adapted and expanded somewhat as a novel, published in 1911 as Peter and Wendy. The popularity of Peter Pan was featured in various media and merchandise. It has influenced a hug following in the modern era. Widely popular to the world as a fourteen year old boy who never grew up in a place called Neverland. Peter Pan is the leader of The Lost Boys interacting with Mermaids, Fairies and battling Pirates. Now Warner Bros Entertainment announced they are in production to expand the adventures of Peter Pan with brand new live action film… |
Principal photography will begin April 28 on Warner Bros. Pictures’ live-action Peter Pan feature from director Joe Wright (“Atonement,” “Pride & Prejudice”).
Offering a new take on the origin of the classic characters created by J.M. Barrie, the film follows the story of an orphan who is spirited away to the magical Neverland. There, he finds both fun and dangers, and ultimately discovers his destiny—to become the hero who will be forever known as Peter Pan.
The film stars Oscar® nominee Hugh Jackman (“Les Misérables”) as Blackbeard; Garrett Hedlund (“Inside Llewyn Davis”) as Hook; Oscar® nominee Rooney Mara (“The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo”) as Tiger Lily; Adeel Akhtar (“The Dictator”) as Smee; and newcomer Levi Miller as Peter.
Amanda Seyfried (“Les Misérables”) rounds out the cast as Mary, alongside Jack Charles (“Mystery Road”) as The Chief/Tiger Lily’s father; Taejoo Na (“The Kick”) as Kwahu; Nonso Anozie (“Son of God,” “Atonement”) as Bishop; Kathy Burke (“Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy”) as Mother Barnabas; Kurt Egyiawan (“Skyfall”) as Murray; Lewis MacDougall (UK TV’s “In the Name of the Children”) as Nibs; and newcomer Leni Zieglmeier as Wendy Darling.
Wright is directing the as-yet-untitled Peter Pan adventure from a screenplay by Jason Fuchs. Greg Berlanti, Paul Webster and Sarah Schechter are producing, with Tim Lewis serving as executive producer.
Filming will take place at Warner Bros. Studios Leavesden. The film is set for a worldwide release on July 17, 2015.
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