APrince Charmingmovie is in development at Disney with a director and screenwriters attached. Prince Charming is an archetypical character who is present in many fairy tales, but in terms ofDisney princess movieshe is most often linked to 1950’sCinderella. While their original animated featureSnow White and the Seven Dwarfsfeatured an unnamed prince who had similar characteristics,Cinderellawas the first canonical Disney princess title to use the name Prince Charming, with subsequent princes usually receiving first names including Prince Eric inThe Little Mermaidand Prince Phillip inSleeping Beauty.
PerDeadline,PaddingtonandWonkadirector Paul King is now attached to aPrince Charmingmoviethat is in the works at Disney. This project is said to not tie intoCinderella. Plot details are currently unknown about the script, which will be penned by King, Jon Croker (The Woman in Black 2: Angel of Death, additional material onPaddington 2andAmerican Animals), and King’s frequent collaborator Simon Farnaby (Wonka,Paddington 2).
What The Prince Charming Announcement Means
There Are Still Many Unknowns About The Movie
If thePrince Charmingmovie is not connected to 1950’sCinderella, it remains to be seen what version of the character appears in the movie.Prince Charming has been interpreted in many different ways over the years, including as a conniving villain inShrek 2and an enchanted amnesia patient inABC’sOnce Upon a Time. However, it seems probable that the movie could either be an origin story for the stock character or present a different perspective on a classic, non-CinderellaDisney tale, focusing on the Prince’s side of the story.
Prince Charming was voiced by Rupert Everett inShrek 2and played by Josh Dallas inOnce Upon a Time.
So far, it is also unknown exactly what format thePrince Charmingmovie will take. However, given Paul King’s pedigree,it seems likely to be a live-action musicallike2023’sWonka. That movie, which starred Timothée Chalamet as a younger version of the enigmatic chocolate maker from 1971’s Roald Dahl adaptationWilly Wonka & The Chocolate Factory, was a smash hit, grossing $632 million against a $125 million budget and earning a Certified Fresh 82% score on Rotten Tomatoes. Thus, it seems likely that King and his co-screenwriters would attempt to replicate its success.
Our Take On The Prince Charming Movie
Paul King Is Making A Big Swing
Prince Charmingsees Paul King taking a risk after following his twoPaddingtonmovies withWonka. He already left behind one franchise, with theupcomingPaddington in Perubeing helmed by Dougal Wilson in his stead. However, taking on this projectcould potentially prevent or delay the possibleWonka 2, which he has previously expressed interest in taking on, tellingTotal Filmthat “I’d like to spend more time in this world.” It remains to be seen if he can find critical and commercial success with bringing a third untested property to the screen.
