Summary
Disneymight be best known for its library of animated movies. Still, the company continues to branch out into the live-action world with familiar characters that audiences already know. That’s something thatDisneyis planning with the upcomingPrince Charmingfilm, focusing on the character that people know and love, this time in a live-action format.
There are still very few details about this movie, such as an expected release date or the overall plot, which is still in the early development stages. However,Chris Hemsworth has already been attachedto the project in the lead role, which is a promising sign forPrince Charming’soverall success, as he’s a proven leading man who will attract interest from his name alone. However, another name has reportedly been cast for the film, showcasing that Disney is very much moving forward with the project.
According to industry insiderDaniel Richtman, Daisy Edgar-Jones has been cast in Disney’s live-actionPrince Charmingmovie. She is in line to play an animator whose drawing of Prince Charming will come to life,entering the world of live-action. It’s unknown if she will go on to be the princess of the movie and have a romantic connection to Prince Charming, but she could end up being in line for that role as the story progresses.
Edgar-Jones has been building her name in the movie world in recent years with performances in films such asWhere The Crawdads Sing, Normal People, andTwisters. Being cast ina major live-action Disney moviewould be a big step in her career as an actress, but from Disney’s perspective, they would be hiring a talented actress who is more than capable of putting a great performance together for the role. That’s going to be important if she’s set to be one of the lead roles, with this potentially being a significant part.
The idea of the movie having animation and live-action together is an interesting twist. Edgar-Jones, playing an animator, could lean into Disney’s history in that world, which is something that people would appreciate, and it could lead to some brief animated scenes before Prince Charming turns intoa live-action character. This would be similar to the popular filmEnchanted, which managed to blend both of those genres together nicely. However, that’s not guaranteed to happen, but the idea of having an animator as a character is a potentially fun twist.
The chemistry between Edgar-Davis and Hemsworth is going to be crucial in this movie being a success. If Disney wantsPrince Charmingto work, the two will need to be at their very best becauseDisney’s live-action filmshave had mixed success so far in terms of their quality. Certain movies have left a lot to be desired, which has left some people questioning whether all live-action movies are worthwhile pursuits. However, Prince Charming is an interesting character to base things on, and by the sounds of the details revealed in this report, Disney could be taking a brand new approach to how the character is showcased.
Disney
Disney is a conglomerate and media company that owns a variety of television stations like ABC, Disney Channel, and Disney XD. They are also owners of the Marvel and Star Wars franchises and own the ever-popular Disney theme parks found all around the world.
