After a string of successfullive-actionfairy tale adaptations such asMaleficentand last year’sCinderella, Disney is exploring yet another iconic character, with a revisionist twist.The Hollywood Reporterreveals the studio has picked up a project entitledRose Red, which follows the story of Snow White’s sister. While fairy tale fans may recognize theRose Redname, the project will present an entirely new story.
Rose Redis a character who did appear in the original Grimm Brothers’fairy tale, but she was featured in a different adventure separate from the story which the iconicSnow White and the Seven Dwarfswas inspired by. This new project started as an original script by Justin Merz (The Boxcar Children), which was envisioned as a stand alone movie. ScreenwriterEvan Daugherty(Snow White and the Huntsman) came up with a different take described as a “companion piece” that sticks closer to the originalanimated movie.
This new take reveals thatRose RedisSnow White’s estranged sister, with the story set after Snow takes a bite from the poisonous apple and falls into her “Sleeping Death” towards the end of the original story. This causesRose Redto set off on a journey with theseven dwarfsto find a way to break the curse and bring Snow White back to life. The project doesn’t have a director attached at this time.
Tripp Vinsonis set to produce, making this the third fairy tale project he’s set up over the past eight months. He is also attached to produce Disney’sPrince CharmingandGenies, the latter of which is as prequel to the animated classicAladdin.Tara Ferneyis set to executive produce, with Justin Merz and Adam Rodin serving as co-producers.
Justin Merz wrote the 2014 animated movie The Boxcar Children.Evan Daughertyhas written the 2012 blockbusterSnow White and the Huntsmanand its upcoming sequelThe Huntsman: Winter’s War, in theaters April 22. His other writing credits includeKilling Season,Divergent,Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtlesand upcoming movies such asThe Foundationand theTomb Raiderreboot.
