Pop sensation Sabrina Carpenter is officially bringing a new musical adaptation of Alice In Wonderland to the big screen, with confirmation that the project is now actively in development.
Project Revival and Key Production Team
After being put on hold indefinitely while Sabrina's music career reached global heights, the film has been resurrected. According to a report from Deadline, the project is now moving forward with a prestigious team. Lorene Scafaria, the director behind Hustlers and a two-time Emmy nominee for her work on Succession, has written the script. The production will be helmed by veteran producer Marc Platt, known for producing both Wicked films.
Sabrina Carpenter first secured the rights to adapt Lewis Carroll's classic tale through her production company, At Last Productions, back in 2020. Netflix was originally attached to distribute, but the film was shelved as Carpenter's musical stardom exploded.
Release Date and Cast Speculation
An official release date for the Alice In Wonderland musical has not yet been announced. However, with Sabrina scheduled to headline Coachella in 2026, industry insiders suggest that filming is unlikely to commence before the summer of next year. This timeline makes a release before 2027 seem improbable.
As for the cast, Sabrina Carpenter is currently the only star officially attached to the production. It remains unclear which other characters from the beloved novel will appear, though it is widely anticipated that new interpretations of iconic figures like the Mad Hatter, the Queen of Hearts, and the Cheshire Cat will be part of the film.
Plot Details and Musical Vision
Specific plot details for Sabrina Carpenter's Alice In Wonderland are still under wraps. The original story follows a young girl named Alice who tumbles down a rabbit hole into a fantastical world, later realising her adventure was a dream. Deadline has confirmed that the new film will indeed be a musical.
When the project was first announced in 2020, The Hollywood Reporter indicated it would be a "contemporary take" set at a music festival named 'Wonderland'. It is not yet known if this specific premise has been retained or if the story has been completely reimagined for its revival.
The film is also currently untitled, and with production yet to begin, no trailer has been released. Fans are advised to stay tuned for further announcements as this highly anticipated project develops.
