A live-action Aristocats remake is reportedly now in development at Disney.
According to Deadline, the animated original is the latest Disney classic to get the remake treatment. This upcoming adaptation is apparently early in development with Disney’s live-action team, but little else is known about the film at this time.
No details about cast or plot have been revealed, but it’s said that despite its mostly-animal cast, The Aristocats will apparently have “a similar look” to The Lady and the Tramp, which debuted on Disney+ in 2019.
The 1970 animated classic tells the story of a family of, well, aristocratic cats who learn they will inherit their owner’s fortune. But when a jealous butler realizes he’s been left out of the will, he kidnaps the cats and tries to ensure they’re out of the picture by dumping them in the countryside. Eventually, they team up with the street-smart alley cat, Thomas O’Malley, and are forced to find their own way home before it’s too late.
The original animated film was well-received, with several re-releases in the following decade pushing its box office takings to over $180 million. It’s no surprise to see Disney approach The Aristocats for a live-action remake after working its way through its animated catalogue in recent years.
Will Gluck and Keith Bunin will write the Aristocats script, with Gluck producing the film via Olive Bridge Entertainment.
Gluck is known for his recent family films, after writing and directing both Peter Rabbit and Peter Rabbit 2: The Runaway. Although no director is currently attached to the movie, it’s a safe bet that Gluck could take the helm, too.
It’s unknown whether The Aristocats will get a theatrical release or whether it will follow in the footsteps of The Lady and the Tramp, heading directly to Disney’s streaming service.
Ryan Leston is an entertainment journalist and film critic for IGN. You can follow him on Twitter.
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According to Deadline, the animated original is the latest Disney classic to get the remake treatment. This upcoming adaptation is apparently early in development with Disney’s live-action team, but little else is known about the film at this time.
No details about cast or plot have been revealed, but it’s said that despite its mostly-animal cast, The Aristocats will apparently have “a similar look” to The Lady and the Tramp, which debuted on Disney+ in 2019.
The 1970 animated classic tells the story of a family of, well, aristocratic cats who learn they will inherit their owner’s fortune. But when a jealous butler realizes he’s been left out of the will, he kidnaps the cats and tries to ensure they’re out of the picture by dumping them in the countryside. Eventually, they team up with the street-smart alley cat, Thomas O’Malley, and are forced to find their own way home before it’s too late.
The original animated film was well-received, with several re-releases in the following decade pushing its box office takings to over $180 million. It’s no surprise to see Disney approach The Aristocats for a live-action remake after working its way through its animated catalogue in recent years.
Will Gluck and Keith Bunin will write the Aristocats script, with Gluck producing the film via Olive Bridge Entertainment.
Gluck is known for his recent family films, after writing and directing both Peter Rabbit and Peter Rabbit 2: The Runaway. Although no director is currently attached to the movie, it’s a safe bet that Gluck could take the helm, too.
It’s unknown whether The Aristocats will get a theatrical release or whether it will follow in the footsteps of The Lady and the Tramp, heading directly to Disney’s streaming service.
Ryan Leston is an entertainment journalist and film critic for IGN. You can follow him on Twitter.
Continue reading...