Disneyis adding a new live-action version ofBambito its repertoire. Though the film is still in its early stages of development, it may be close to acquiring its director.
Disneyfirst mentioned its intentions of adaptingBambiin 2020, where they also revealed Geneva Robertson-Dworet and Lindsey Beer would take on the role of writers, with the Weitz Brothers' Depth of Field company coming on to produce the picture. Since then, little information has been shared about the project, including a possible release date or cast. Furthermore, there has been no word on how far the film is as of now, and no updates or movement are expected given the ongoing writers' strikes and increased tensions between SAG-AFTRA (the Screen Actors Guild- American Federation of Television and Radio Artists) and major Hollywood studios.
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TheBambiremake’s production has been silent until now, as they are close to finding a director to take on the mantle.Deadlinereports Sarah Polley is in talks with Disney to direct the live-actionBambiremake. According to the outlet’s sources,Bambiis set to be a musical featuring songs from Grammy-award winner Kacey Musgraves, with the most recent script written by Micah Fitzerman-Blue and Noah Harpster. Much like the original,the live-action Disney remakewill follow the coming-of-age story of the young deer struck by tragedy, who is accompanied by his rabbit friend Thumper and a skunk named Flower.
Polley is currently in one of the highest peaks of her career thus far. She recently earned success with 2022’sWomen Talking, a drama inspired by the 2010 Bolivian Mennonite colony that follows a group of women trying to make an impossible decision following a series of sexual assault cases spanning decades.The director won an Oscarfor Best Adapted Screenplay this past year forWomen Talking, a Critics' Choice and WGA Awards, and several Golden Globe nominations.
Bambiwas the fifth animated feature to come from Disney in 1942. The film received many accolades, including an Academy Award for Best Sound, Song, and Original Score. The film has also inspired other future projects, such as the upcoming horror film of the same name. The film also comes after a series of live-action adaptations of classic Disney films, the most recent beingThe Little Mermaidremake, which has grossed over $415 million since its debut on May 26.
