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Disney Shelves Carlos López Estrada’s Live-Action Robin Hood Remake

The director disclosed the decision in a Reddit AMA after years developing a photorealistic musical version intended for Disney+.

Overview

  • Carlos López Estrada said the project is "dead" and that the studio is not moving forward with the remake.
  • The film was conceived as a photorealistic musical hybrid inspired by Disney’s 1973 animated Robin Hood.
  • The remake was first reported in 2020 as a Disney+ title, with Kari Granlund attached to write and Justin Springer set to produce.
  • López Estrada noted he has considered reimagining the concept independently with different characters, without any formal plan.
  • News of the cancellation surfaced through the director’s Reddit AMA and was subsequently reported by entertainment outlets.