After The Success of Wicked, Sabrina Carpenter Will Star In A Musical Alice in Wonderland Movie
Sabrina Carpenter, the talented singer and actress known for her roles in Disney Channel productions and films like Netflix’s “Tall Girl,” is set to take on a new venture as both star and producer of a musical movie adaptation of “Alice in Wonderland.” This exciting project, backed by Universal Pictures, marks a significant step in Carpenter’s career, as she combines her passion for music and film into a beloved classic. The film is being produced by Marc Platt, who has a proven track record with successful adaptations, notably with “Wicked,” and is directed by Lorene Scafaria, known for her work on “Succession” and the critically acclaimed film “Hustlers.”
While details about this new adaptation remain scarce, it is expected to offer a fresh live-action take on Lewis Carroll’s timeless tale, which has seen numerous interpretations over the years. The last major adaptation was Tim Burton’s 2010 film, featuring Johnny Depp and Mia Wasikowska, which achieved significant box office success. However, Carpenter’s version may explore new creative avenues, possibly incorporating musical elements reminiscent of Disney’s original 1951 animated classic. The Hollywood Reporter emphasizes that this project is a passion for Carpenter, who has been quietly developing the idea alongside her recent work on her album “Man’s Best Friend,” which has garnered multiple Grammy nominations.
As Carpenter continues to evolve as an artist, her involvement in this musical project highlights her versatility and ambition in the entertainment industry. Fans can look forward to a unique interpretation of “Alice in Wonderland,” blending Carpenter’s musical talents with the enchanting world of Wonderland. In the meantime, audiences can enjoy other musical adaptations, such as “Wicked: For Good,” which is set to hit theaters soon and continues the story from last year’s “Wicked: Part One.” With these developments, the landscape of musical cinema is becoming increasingly vibrant, promising an exciting future for fans of the genre.
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Espresso singer Sabrina Carpenter will star in and produce a new musical movie version of Alice in Wonderland.
Details of the Universal Pictures project are thin on the ground, but
Wicked
producer Marc Platt is on board, after previously steering the smash-hit Wizard of Oz prequel from Broadway to theaters to huge success.
Succession director Lorene Scafaria, who also wrote and helmed Hustlers, Jennifer Lopez’s attempt at a big screen crime movie, is attached as well.
It’s presumed this will be a new live-action take on the classic Alice in Wonderland story, which was last adapted (without songs) by Tim Burton for
his 2010 movie
starring Johnny Depp and Mia Wasikowska. That film proved a billion-dollar success for Disney, and a sequel was eventually launched some six years later.
But, as yet, there’s no confirmation on exactly what Carpenter’s version of the project will look like. Perhaps it will be animated? The most famous big screen version of the story arguably remains
Disney’s original 1951 adaptation
(which did feature musical numbers).
The Hollywood Reporter
writes that Alice in Wonderland is a passion project for Carpenter, and that the idea has been quietly percolating for some time alongside the singer’s work on her most recent album Man’s Best Friend, which recently launched to a string of Grammy nominations.
Carpenter is no stranger to movies, having graduated from her Disney Channel TV origins to appear in a range of films, including Netflix’s teen romantic comedy Tall Girl franchise. Recent months have also seen the popstar duet on the title track of Taylor Swift’s The Life of a Showgirl and host Saturday Night Live.
Need your musical movie fix a little sooner? The Ariana Grande-starring
Wicked: For Good
arrives in theaters this month and wraps up the story begun in last year’s Wicked: Part One. This week, star
Jeff Goldblum revealed that working on the project had made him give up eating meat
.
Photo by Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for AEG.
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