Disney releases trailer for live-action Peter Pan with first look at Tinkerbell

Yara Shahidi is the first Black woman to ever play the iconic role of Tinkerbell

Disney has released the first trailer for it's upcoming live-action Peter Pan movie. Fans were given a first look at 'Peter Pan and Wendy' at Disney's D23 Expo in September last year after some exclusive footage was shown. But now we have an official trailer, given audiences a first proper look at the world of Neverland and some of the iconic characters from the famous children's tale. This includes exchanges between Captain Hook, played by Jude Law, and Wendy, played Ever Anderson. Alexander Molony will star as boy who refuses to grow up, Peter Pan. But perhaps the most exciting takeaway from the trailer is the first chance to see the character of Tinkerbell in the live-action adaptation. Taking on this role is Yara Shahidi, who is making history as the first black woman to play the fairy. You can watch the trailer below. https://twitter.com/DisneyPeterPan/status/1630613806073233431 https://twitter.com/DiscussingFilm/status/1630618570085351461 The release of the trailer has got fans talking, with some warning that the decision to cast a Black woman in the role of Tinkerbell may prompt a similar reaction to the furore over Halle Bailey's casting as Ariel in the Little Mermaid. Related links:

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