Princess Tiana’s wish to become human is finally being granted in a new live-action adaptation of Disney’s 2009 animation, The Princess and the Frog. At the forefront of the project will be Colman Domingo, who is in talks to co-write the script with Tony-nominated director Robert O’Hara.
Disney has been churning out live-action adaptations of their animated films, which have been met with a mixed bag of reactions. Last year’s Lilo & Stitch grossed over $1 billion at the global box office, while their most recent release, Moana, has so far proven to be a flop for the studio.
Domingo’s adaptation will take a more Cruella and Maleficent-like approach, reimagining the original film’s protagonist, Princess Tiana, in a new story rather than a direct remake.
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The Princess and the Frog is a 2009 animated film that was celebrated as Disney’s return to traditional hand-drawn animation. Set in New Orleans, the film follows Tiana (Anika Noni Rose), an ambitious young girl on the brink of opening her own restaurant. When kissing a frog prince (Bruno Campos) accidentally transforms her into a frog as well, the pair set off on a bayou adventure in search of the powerful Mama Odie who supposedly can turn them back into humans.
The film has become a huge favourite amongst fans – in 2009, the film grossed $279 million from its $100 million budget, but has lived a huge life from DVD and Blu-ray sales, as well as on Disney+.
It is still very early days for the project, with Domingo and O’Hara still needing to close the deal with Disney.
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