Let’s be honest, Disney is running out of animated films to remake in live-action. This year alone, there’s “Dumbo,” “Aladdin,” and the upcoming “The Lion King.” This is on the heels of “The Jungle Book,” “Maleficent,” “Cinderella,” “Beauty and the Beast,” and “Alice in Wonderland.” This doesn’t even take into consideration the multitude of films in development. Well, the list is going to grow bigger even still, with the upcoming “Snow White” live-action remake.
According to Variety, Disney is in talks with director Marc Webb to direct a live-action remake of one of their most revered animated films. As you probably know, “Snow White” follows the adventures of the titular young lady, as she teams with a group of dwarves to help defeat the evil stepmother, the Queen.
This new “Snow White” is said to expand on the story of the 1938 film, with the new adaptation reportedly penned by screenwriter Erin Cressida Wilson, and will have new songs courtesy of the “Dear Evan Hansen,” “The Greatest Showman,” and “La La Land” duo of Benj Pasek and Justin Paul.
The relatively short feature directing career of Marc Webb is a perfect example of the proverbial rollercoaster ride. Webb burst onto the film scene with the 2009 rom-com “500 Days of Summer,” which quickly landed him the keys to the “Amazing Spider-Man” franchise at Sony. The first film did fairly well at the box office, but the 2014 sequel was ravaged by fans and critics alike. Then came a double-header in 2017 with the fairly well-received “Gifted” followed by the critical and financial failure of “The Only Living Boy in New York.” Needless to say, the odds of “Snow White” being good is about the same as a coin flip.
No word on when we can expect “Snow White,” but with the frequency that Disney is pumping out these remakes, it’s likely going to show up in theaters within two years, easily.