Peter Pan & Wendy director responds to backlash over Lost Boys change
Peter Pan & Wendy director David Lowery has responded to the backlash directed at the movie after it was revealed that the adaptation's version of the Lost Boys will include girls.
Some sections of the internet have criticised the Disney movie for this, with some people even threatening to boycott the movie. But Lowery has defended the decision and pushed back against the criticism.
"Movies should be for everybody. And it doesn’t change the movie at all. It’s the same story everyone grew up with. To each their own, but it’s their loss, they’re going to miss out on a great movie-going experience," Lowery told SFX Magazine.
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"And I really am excited for kids who get to discover this tale for the first time and for this to be their version of the Lost Boys and Peter and Tinkerbell and Captain Hook and Wendy."
He continued: "The old versions are all going to be there. But for a certain generation, this will be their introduction to the story, and I’m really excited for it to be the one that they think of when they think of Peter Pan."
This version of Peter Pan & Wendy stars Jude Law as Captain Hook, while Alexander Molony plays Peter and Black Widow actress Ever Anderson stars as Wendy.
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While Peter Pan & Wendy adapts the work of author J.M. Barrie, it also continues Disney's trend of live-action movies, which will carry on soon with The Little Mermaid.
Dwayne Johnson also announced that a live-action Moana is in the works, while live-action versions of The Aristocats and Lilo & Stitch are also planned.
Peter Pan & Wendy is scheduled to be released on Disney+ on April 28.
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