Overview
- Carlos López Estrada told fans in a Reddit AMA that the planned photorealistic musical is “dead, sadly,” adding he has daydreamed about reworking the idea independently with different characters.
- The project was first announced in April 2020 for Disney+ as a live-action/CGI hybrid with writer Kari Granlund attached and Justin Springer set to produce.
- Outlets reporting Estrada’s comments noted Disney has not issued a public confirmation despite requests for comment.
- Coverage frames the move within Disney’s recalibration toward theatrical priorities and greater selectivity after mixed results for recent remakes.
- Other adaptations remain in the pipeline, with Moana due in theaters this summer and Tangled back in active development, underscoring a refined approach rather than a full retreat from remakes.