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Paul King directs Disney’s Prince Charming film

Paul King directs Disney’s Prince Charming film

Director Paul King at the London world premiere of “Wonka.” Photo credit: Courtesy of Warner Bros. Pictures. Copyright: © 2023 Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. All rights reserved.

Preview:

  • “Paddington” director Paul King takes on Disney’s “Prince Charming.”
  • It will be a live-action version of the typical animated character.
  • Simon Farnaby and Jon Croker are co-writing the script.

Disney has been on a real adaptation spree over the last decade or so, scouring its animated catalog for titles and characters it can use to produce new live-action films.

Even if the quality and box office results were a stroke of luck, the company remains true to the idea: The prequel “Mufasa: The Lion King” will be released in December, “Snow White” and “Lilo & Stitch” will follow next year, and “Moana” will be released in 2026 .

We can add Prince Charming to the list as filmmaker Paul King has inked a deal to adapt the character into a new live-action fairy tale, according to Deadline.

Related article: Movie Review: “Wonka”

What is the story of “Prince Charming”?

(From left to right) Lily James and Richard Madden in “Cinderella”. Photo: Walt Disney Studios.

(From left to right) Lily James and Richard Madden in “Cinderella”. Photo: Walt Disney Studios.

That’s the big question at this point – Charming rarely has much of his own story and is usually seen as a romantic interest for the likes of Snow White and Sleeping Beauty, even though his true origin lies in “Cinderella.”

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However, Deadline has heard that we shouldn’t expect any specific reference to any of the stories – but it will still be interesting to see how King and his collaborators interpret the story.

What other films has Paul King directed?

Hugh Grant in StudioCanal's

Hugh Grant in StudioCanal’s “Paddington 2.”

King, who began his career on British television with the comedy series The Mighty Boosh, moved into feature films in 2009 with Bunny and the Bull, but is probably best known for the two instant classics that were the first both are. Paddington’ films, one in 2014 and the even better received sequel in 2017.

Since then, he has also co-written and directed the musical prequel “Wonka,” in which Timothée Chalamet plays the chocolatier who would later appear in “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.” The 2023 film received more great reviews for King and grossed more than $634 million at the global box office.

For “Prince Charming,” King is co-writing the screenplay with Jon Croker (who worked on both “Paddington” films) and Simon Farnaby, who also co-wrote, starred in and co-wrote the “Paddington” films . starred in “Wonka.”

The reunion of this special creative team gives us a lot of hope for the Charming film – hopefully it will be just as sweet and strange as their other films.

When will the new “Prince Charming” be in theaters?

Despite its long history of producing these live-action films, Disney has yet to announce a release date for the film “Prince Charming” or even confirm its new status.

We can’t imagine it would arrive before 2026.

(Left to right) Timothee Chalamet and director Pau King at a fan event for “Wonka.” Photo credit: Courtesy of Warner Bros. Pictures. Copyright: © 2023 Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. All rights reserved.

(Left to right) Timothee Chalamet and director Pau King at a fan event for “Wonka.” Photo credit: Courtesy of Warner Bros. Pictures. Copyright: © 2023 Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. All rights reserved.

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