When a movie gets pushed off its release date, the blood often drips into the water with fans and bloggers. What’s wrong with the film they ask? And often—see “Jupiter Ascending” or “Kingsman: The Secret Service”—the film does have its problems. This narrative seems to have skipped passed Joe Wright’s lavish reimagining of the Peter Pan story. Originally set for this summer, the movie now arrives in October reportedly to focus on finishing up special effects. And we suppose it’s good on Wright and WB that they do not have to deal with skepticism and negativity at the moment.
The film stars Oscar nominee Hugh Jackman (“Les Misérables”) as Blackbeard; Garrett Hedlund (“Inside Llewyn Davis”) as Hook; Oscar nominee Rooney Mara (“The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo”) as Tiger Lily; Adeel Akhtar (“The Dictator”) as Smee; Amanda Seyfried (“Les Misérables”) as Mary; and newcomer Levi Miller as Peter. Here’s the official synopsis:
Offering a new take on the origin of the classic characters created by J.M. Barrie, the action adventure follows the story of an orphan who is spirited away to the magical Neverland. There, he finds both fun and dangers, and ultimately discovers his destiny—to become the hero who will be forever known as Peter Pan.
Rounding out the cast are Taejoo Na, Kathy Burke (“Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy”), Kurt Egyiawan (“Skyfall”) and more. Written by Jason Fuchs, “Pan” is set for a worldwide release in 3D and 2D in select theaters and IMAX on October 9th. Wright and some of the cast members were at Comic-Con and so they unveiled the goods and a new trailer. You can check that out below as well as a new “Pan” poster. Thoughts? Weigh in below.
The pirate all pirates fear. @RealHughJackman is Blackbeard on October 9. #PanMovie pic.twitter.com/VuO6Fv9Zkg
— PAN (@panmovie) July 11, 2015
The new #Pan trailer is a beauty. Giant crocodiles, upside down flying ships, Hugh Jackman screaming his head off (not literally). #sdcc
— Empire Magazine (@empiremagazine) July 11, 2015
After a new trailer and a Hugh Jackman scene, audience here definitely warming up to "Pan," if not still super crazy. But intrigued.
— Ben Fritz (@benfritz) July 11, 2015
Not all that into Pan. Trailer is very pretty, but too much prophecy stuff. Big crocodile, though! #SDCC
— Evan Saathoff (@Sam_Strange) July 11, 2015
New trailer for PAN just screened – visually this film looks incredible #SDCC #Pan pic.twitter.com/EhFh3w23wW
— ErikDavis (@ErikDavis) July 11, 2015
New trailer for Pan shows off Joe Wright’s beautiful eye. Feels like it’s missing something. Perhaps Tilda Swinton. #comicon2015
— gregoryellwood (@HitFixGregory) July 11, 2015
They showed the NEW trailer for #Pan and it looked rich with colors and breathtaking sequences #ComicCon #SDCC #hughjackman
— RamasScreen (@RamasScreen) July 11, 2015
The new Pan trailer is the best one released but I still don’t know what to make of this movie tonally. #sdcc
— Peter Sciretta (@slashfilm) July 11, 2015
New trailer debuted. Lots of new footage of aerial ship battles, sword fights, mermaids and a giant crocodile #Pan #SDCC2015
— Gotham News (@GothamNews_) July 11, 2015
"I can guarantee you’re going to see Neverland like you’ve never seen it before." – @RealHughJackman @panmovie #HallH #SDCC
— Warner Bros Pictures (@wbpictures) July 11, 2015
"It was definitely a playground." – Garrett Hedlund on the welcome break from working on dark movies #PanMovie pic.twitter.com/VCjPCNz9j5
— Warner Bros Pictures (@wbpictures) July 11, 2015
"There are clearly no dentists in Neverland." – @RealHughJackman jokes after an exclusive @panmovie clip plays #HallH pic.twitter.com/QeqMrLbSpa
— Warner Bros Pictures (@wbpictures) July 11, 2015
