Disney has been keeping busy, providing live-action remakes for many of its popular animated classics. The Little Mermaid has certainly been getting a lot of attention ahead of its release in May, but fans don’t actually have to wait that long to get their live-action fix. Peter Pan & Wendy is set to premiere on Disney+ on April 28, giving audiences an updated look at the boy who wouldn’t grow up and the magical world of Neverland. The movie has screened, so those lucky enough to catch an early showing are taking to social media with their first reactions to Peter Pan & Wendy.
Alexander Molony and Ever Anderson have been cast as the titular characters, and they’ll join other actors including a barely recognizable Jude Law as Captain Hook, Yara Shahidi as Tinker Bell (whose preparation for the role sounds delightful) and others including Alan Tudyk, Jim Gaffigan and Molly Parker. Let’s take a look at some of the first impressions of the new film from early screenings. CinemaBlend’s Sarah El-Mahmoud is mixed overall on the movie, but she praises the cast, especially Jude Law’s “more grounded” villain. She tweets:
