In 1953, Disney released a movie called Peter Pan, which was based on a play by J. M. Barrie. This is a popular tale about flying off to Neverland and not wanting to grow up, ever!
While Disney has created tons of beloved animated films over the years, it has also released live-action adaptations, such as Cinderella, The Jungle Book, and Beauty and the Beast. One of the next movies up like this will be Peter Pan, and though an official cast has not been mentioned yet, we have a few ideas… such as the 10 actors below, who could star as this title character.
Ross Lynch
Ross Lynch is up first, and he is a great choice, as he can sing, he can act, and he has a Peter Pan-like look! He has been in bands like R5 and Driver Era, and he has had some very notable acting roles; he starred in Austin & Ally and the Teen Beach Movie series on the Disney Channel, and more recently, he has played Harvey Kinkle in Chilling Adventures of Sabrina on Netflix.
As a rising young star, it is easy to picture him flying around, singing about Neverland and leading the Lost Boys.
Tom Holland
Similarly, there is Tom Holland. He also has the right face and build for this character, and he is a very trendy star right now, as well.
He has been in plays, TV shows, and movies, and he has several upcoming projects. Obviously, he is best known for playing Spider-Man in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, so everyone already knows that he looks good while flying! He also would bring that sweet and charming personality that is needed for a Disney flick.
Daniel Radcliffe
Someone else to consider would be Daniel Radcliffe. He, of course, starred in the Harry Potter films, and since then, he has done horror, comedy, romance and beyond. It seems like a live-action Disney movie could be his next big thing!
Furthermore, the Darling family lived in London, so this actor’s accent would fit in nicely with this setting and would be wonderful to hear, as he brought along new friends and led them all on adventures.
Harry Styles
People are either going to totally love or totally not this next idea: Harry Styles. He is English. He can sing. He can act. And he has this magic to him that could make for an amazing Peter Pan. Plus, just think about the costumes… He already dresses in such a fabulous way, and this would take it to the next level.
He gave the world One Direction. He is succeeding with a solo career. He was in the movie Dunkirk in 2017. He may not be the one who immediately comes to mind for this film, but he should definitely at least be considered for this role.
Chris Colfer
Chris Colfer’s most notable role was playing Kurt Hummel on Glee from 2009 to 2015. He won several awards for that part, and he went on to be named one of the 100 most influential people by Time and to publish 15 books. He is another who seems to be ready for the next step… into a Disney film!
He obviously knows how to sing and act and dance, and he also has the right build and personality for such a fun and flying character.
Elijah Wood
Elijah Wood has done so much in the industry, including being Frodo Baggins in the Lord of the Rings films. And speaking of hobbits ... These made-up characters share some similar characteristics with Peter Pan, which is why it is simple to picture this man in this part.
Furthermore, just look at him. He has that glow. He has a child-like and bubbly personality. He would be amazing for this iconic film, and everyone will just have to wait and see who really gets the lead role.
Lonnie Chavis
Lonnie Chavis has appeared in shows like Supergirl and White Famous. He was in Kevin Hart's Guide to Black History. He even has been associated with Disney, as he provided additional voices in Tangled: The Series. Most notably, he portrays the younger version of Randall in This Is Us.
What if he were to be cast as Peter Pan? What if he flew into a window at the Darling house? What if he showed off Neverland in a whole new way? What if he went up against Captain Hook? It could be great.
Elias Harger
Fuller House, which features characters from Full House, is a Netflix show. Elias Harger is on said show as Max Fuller, one of D.J.’s sons. Fans fell in love with him on this series, so he is next up on this list.
He is young. He is talented. He is super cute. He has that magical glow. He can sing and dance. And if the creative team wanted a younger star, then this one could easily guide and lead people to a land where one never has to grow up at all!
Thomas Brodie-Sangster
Thomas Brodie-Sangster, another English actor, has been around for years and years, even though he is so young. Back in the day, he appeared in Love Actually. Later on, he was in films like Nanny McPhee. And more recently, he was a part of Game of Thrones and the Maze Runner film series.
Who else can see him as Peter Pan? Who else can easily picture him flying? Who else can imagine him taking over this part and giving it to the world in the best way possible?
Adam Lambert
Here is one final suggestion to love or to not: Adam Lambert! This could be something quite special. He is a one-of-a-kind performer. He has acted. And depending on what direction this live-action movie goes with, he could be the perfect Peter Pan.
He would certainly bring the drama, and the costumes would be almost too much to handle (in an amazing way). Overall, he is one to think about, when dreaming about how fab this film will be, as he would take fab and really run with it.