BURBANK,
CA – January 24, 2014 – Academy Award® nominee Hugh Jackman (“Les Misérables”)
has been set to star in Warner Bros. Pictures’ upcoming live-action Peter Pan
feature for director Joe Wright (“Atonement,” “Pride & Prejudice”). The
announcement was made today by Greg Silverman, President, Creative Development
and Worldwide Production, and Sue Kroll, President, Worldwide Marketing and
International Distribution, Warner Bros. Pictures.
Jackman
will portray the villainous Blackbeard in an all-new tale about author J.M.
Barrie’s beloved character Peter Pan, the boy who would never grow up.
Silverman
stated, “Hugh Jackman always delivers indelible performances that resonate with
audiences. We know he will create a Blackbeard who will be a powerful presence
in this original Peter Pan adventure.”
Kroll
added, “There is a reason that Hugh is known and loved the world over. He is
uncompromising in his dedication to every role, and we are all thrilled to be
working with him again.”
Best
known to audiences worldwide for his portrayal of the Wolverine, Jackman most
recently wrapped production on “X-Men: Days of Future Past,” reprising his role
as the conflicted Super Hero for the sixth time in that popular film franchise.
In addition to an Oscar® nomination, he won a Golden Globe Award and earned a
BAFTA Award nomination for his gripping performance as Jean Valjean in 2012’s
“Les Misérables.” This past fall, Jackman led an all-star cast in the acclaimed
dramatic thriller “Prisoners.” Also an accomplished stage actor, he received a
2004 Tony Award for his performance in the Broadway musical “The Boy From Oz.”
Wright
will direct the as-yet-untitled Peter Pan adventure from a screenplay by Jason
Fuchs. Greg Berlanti and Paul Webster are serving as producers.
The
film is set for a worldwide release beginning July 17, 2015 (including The Philippines).
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