Disney Developing Sequel To Live-Action ‘Alice In Wonderland’
Tim Burton’s 2010 3D version ofAlice in Wonderlandwas a unexpected mega hit for Disney, grossing over $1 billion worldwide. Its success is credited with kickstarting the ongoing trend of live action adaptations of fantasy/fairy tale classics such asMirror Mirror, Snow White and the Huntsmanas well as the upcomingMaleficent, Oz the Great and Powerfuland more. Surprisingly, after all that, it’s taken two years for Disney to finally get the ball rolling on a follow-up.
Linda Woolverton, a long time Disney writer who not only wrote the first film, but alsoThe Lion King, Beauty and the Beast, Homeward Boundand more, has just been hired to writeAlice in Wonderland 2.It’s a sequel to the 2010 film, which itself was a sort-of sequel to the original animatedAlice in Wonderland.The story in Burton’s film took place after Alice’s first trip to Wonderland, even though they shared the same title. Read more after the jump.Varietybroke the news of the not-so-surprising sequel. No plot details or timetable were revealed, but if Woolverton is just now writing the film, it could be in production next year… or in five years, one simply never knows.
An interesting question would be if Disney could persuade Tim Burton to come back for the sequel. The director has yet to officially commit to his next project, thoughrecent news seems to suggestPinocchio, starring Robert Downey Jr., would be a likely contender. And one would have to think getting the increasely busy and popularMia Wasikowskaback would be a priority. Oh, and thatJohnny Deppguy played a pretty important role too, no?
Personally, I detested the first film for being all style and no heart but it obviously struck a chord with audiences across the globe. Maybe this time the Lewis Carroll inspired story will inspire some more depth, and I’m not just talking rabbit holes.
Are you surprised it took this long forAlice in Wonderland 2to be developed? Will Depp and Wasikowska come back?
