Disney's Live-Action Remake Is Dead, Says Director
The Hollywood Reporter • • entertainment
Key Points:
- Filmmaker Carlos López Estrada confirmed that Disney is no longer moving forward with his planned photorealistic musical live-action remake of the 1973 animated feature Robin Hood, describing the project as "dead."
- Estrada expressed regret over the cancellation, noting that the project had unique and extraordinary music, and mentioned he might consider pursuing a similar project independently with different characters.
- Disney has shifted focus toward theatrical remakes of classic animated films, with recent successes including live-action Lilo & Stitch and the upcoming Moana remake, while the Robin Hood remake was initially intended for Disney+.
- The original 1973 Robin Hood film featured anthropomorphic animals and was a commercial and critical success, earning over $32 million domestically and an
