Believe it or not, this is not the first time Captain Hook was hot.
First he was a hot pope. Now he’s a hot Captain Hook? The power Jude Law has. According to Variety, the dreamy-eyed actor is set to portrayOpens in a new tab the mustache-twirling villain in Disney’s live-action Peter Pan film, Peter Pan and Wendy.
A fan of Disney characters named Peter, David Lowery—who previously helmed Pete’s Dragon—will direct the film. He cowrote the script with Toby Halbrooks. Jim Whitaker will produce.
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Law joins newcomer Ever AndersonOpens in a new tab as Wendy and Alexander Molony as Peter Pan. The film is a live-action reboot of the cartoon Peter Pan, based on the story by J.M Barrie. (The play-turned-novel was alternately known as Peter Pan and Wendy, hence the different title.) The studio says it will get a theatrical release, instead of dropping on the streaming service Disney+. An exact date is not currently set.
Disney previously adapted the story into the 1956 animated classicOpens in a new tab Peter Pan, arguably the most iconic interpretation of Barrie’s story. Peter Pan and Wendy is the latest in Disney’ trend of reviving their popular animated into live-action features.
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Now, you may think Jude Law stepping into the role is the first time Captain HookOpens in a new tab has been sexy. But you are sorely mistaken! Jason Isaacs made Captain Hook hot back in 2003’s Peter Pan. And Garrett Hedlund played a hot Hook in 2015’s Pan, although that told an alternate story where the character was a good guy.
We’re hoping Jude Law uses the opportunity to go full-blown camp in his performance. He’s certainly capable of it. We’re already delighted at the thought of him in ridiculous, over-the-top costumesOpens in a new tab, with a big flouncy hat and silly mustache. And, of course, his trademark hook. We have a feeling it’s going to be a delight of epic proportions. At the very least, the movie will be fun to look at.
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