Dan Trachtenberg plans new Sleeping Beauty spin
Dan Trachtenberg is Trading Alien Worlds for a Fairy Tale Reboot at Disney
The cinematic landscape is buzzing with news regarding director Dan Trachtenberg, known for his visceral sci-fi thrillers like Prey and Predator: Badlands. After wrapping up some intense work, Trachtenberg is making a significant pivot, trading in his alien landscapes for a classic fairy tale.
He is set to join the Disney family, partnering with the Mouse House on a project inspired by the timeless story of Sleeping Beauty. This collaboration promises an original concept that is poised to take the beloved Disney narrative in an entirely new and distinctly Trachtenbergian direction.
While the project remains untitled and is still in the early stages of development, the direction hints at a fresh, imaginative take on the familiar story. It’s clear that Trachtenberg is bringing his unique sensibility to a story that will likely surprise longtime fans while honoring the core mythology.
Crucially, this new endeavor is distinctly separate from previous Disney adaptations of the fairy tale. There will be no connection to the live-action Maleficent films starring Angelina Jolie, ensuring this spin is a fresh adventure for the audience.
The creative team behind the new narrative includes Trachtenberg and Rayna McClendon, who reportedly cooked up the initial story concept. The screenplay is being handled by Alex Anfanger and Dan Schimpf, injecting their expertise into the fairy tale framework.
Adding further weight to the production is the involvement of Ben Rosenblatt and Michelle Rejwan, a producer known for her work on the Star Wars franchise. This cross-pollination of talent suggests a project rich in cinematic ambition.
This move follows Trachtenberg’s current commitments, including a top-secret movie currently in pre-production at Paramount Pictures. Now, he is channeling that distinctive vision into a new world, ready to deliver a fairy tale that is as epic and unexpected as his previous work.
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