Peter Pan & Wendy (2023)

Wendy Darling, a young girl afraid to leave her childhood home behind, meets Peter Pan, a boy who refuses to grow up. Alongside her brothers and a tiny fairy, Tinker Bell, she travels with Peter to the magical world of Neverland. There, she encounters an evil pirate captain, Captain Hook, and embarks on a thrilling adventure that will change her life forever.

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Representation

Asian

Black

Native American

Women

Multiracial

Bonnie Mukherjee

May 13, 2023

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Peter Pan & Wendy: A Live-Action Fantasy

Peter Pan & Wendy (2023) is a live-action Disney movie based on the classic tale of Peter Pan.

This adaptation of Peter Pan features a strong diverse cast, with cast members of Asian, Black, Native American, and Women of Color. Wendy's imagination is more colorful and diverse this time around.

Wendy Darling (Ever Anderson) is unhappy with her departure from her home to boarding school and tells her mother that she does not want to grow up. Her fears of growing up are indicated by her transition from the nursery to her own room, especially in a boarding school setting. She is afraid of leaving her two brothers John and Michael behind and wishes for one last playdate with them. Mr. Darling (Alan Tudyk), Wendy's strict father, enforces the rules of the house, especially on his daughter. The authoritarian patriarch believes that Wendy needs to mature. Mrs. Darling (Molly Parker) understands Wendy's frustrations but also reminds Wendy that she needs to grow up.

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