Non the age of the daily polarization of good against bad, no one can be sure of getting through the day unscathed. This time there controversy regard Peter Pan & Wendylive-action of a great classic available from April 28 streaming on Disney+.
Peter Pan & Wendythe controversies
It was enough to publish the official trailer for an uproar to break out. “Guilt” of the images contained in the presentation minutes of the movie. First of all, the actress chosen to play Tinker Bell, Peter’s guardian angel-fairy: Yara Shahidi. To annoy the plethora of users who rushed to have their say on social networks, the color of the skin. Science fiction? For nothing.
In a historical moment in which issues such as inclusiveness, body positivity and respect for each other are commonplace – at least on Instagram – one collides with the harsh reality. The cast of one of the greatest classics of all time is not good. Not because the actress isn’t up to her role, but because she’s black.
It’s not the first time that the Disney makes a change within its live action. He did it with The little Mermaid – to be released in Italy on May 24, 2023 –, entrusting the role of Ariel to Halle Bailey. Even in that case, public opinion was divided in half: on the one hand, those who appreciated the turning point; on the other, the detractors. The reason? Always the same: the color of the skin.
Yara Shahidi as Tinker Bell in “Peter Pan & Wendy”. (Disney)
The Lost Children according to the new version
The second controversial point is the composition of the group of Lost children. According to the traditional version, they are all male. In the trailer, however, the novelty is revealed. When Wendy meets them, points out: “But you’re not all males!” “So?” a girl objects. On Twitter there are those who turn up their noses because the choice would be forced.
There are also those who go further. And points out that the remake is oriented towards forced inclusion, starting with the title. Then, Black Tinker Bell hey Lost children of different ethnic groups – including Peter Pan – in the name of diversity. In the end, the pirates: all white, therefore a racist choice. In short, there are almost two months left until the release of Peter Pan & Wendybut the debate is already on fire.
Peter Pan & Wendythe plot of the movie
Directed by David Lowery, Peter Pan & Wendy it’s a live action, retelling of the JM Barrie novel and Disney animated film from 1953. There plot revolves around the encounter between Wendy Darling (Ever Gabo J. Anderson) and Peter Pan (Alexander Molony), a boy who doesn’t want to grow up. Together with his brothers and the fairy Tinker Bell (Yara Shahidi) leaves for Neverland.
Here meets Captain Hook (Jude Law), an evil pirate, who will do anything to get rid of Peter Pan, Wendy and the Lost Boys. Thus begins an adventure as dangerous as it is exciting and educational, which will change the lives of all the protagonists forever.
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