exit Kenny Ortega Working with Disney+ to reimagine Gaston Leroux's classic novel Phantom of the Opera For a younger audience. Although the project is still in its early days of development, it has the potential to become a franchise similar to Ortega's other collaborations with Disney, such as Grandchildren and High School Musical.
Delivery date Ortega's production revealed ghost This morning, but many details of the project have yet to be revealed. The original novel, set in 1880s France, follows the story of Erik, a mysterious, partially disfigured musician who lives in the waterways beneath the Paris Opera House. His growing obsession with Christine, a young soprano and opera member, sparks conflict and ultimately violence as Erik seeks to hide his identity while simultaneously seeking to turn Christine into a star. It’s unclear how many of these details will be introduced in Ortega’s adaptation, but a screenplay has already been written by Giovanni M. Porta, a writer, producer, and actor known for his work on Paramount+’s In the middle of the night, Starring Diego Boneta.
bully Hopes are reportedly high for the upcoming project, with plans to eventually turn Ortega's company into a ghost to a privilege very similar to Grandchildren or High School Musical If the adaptation is well received. With a directing and producing credit spanning over fifty years, Ortega is certainly the right man for the job. His recent work includes several incredibly successful Disney franchises, but he was also the director, producer, and choreographer behind classic hits like dirty dancing, newsand Hooks box. This unique set of experiences also suggests that many elements of Phantom of the Opera Ortega's Broadway Adaptation May Be Honored ghost also.
Resurrect the ghost again
Since its publication in 1910, Leroux's book has become Phantom of the Opera It has received numerous adaptations, the most famous—and perhaps most beloved—being its Broadway debut in 1988, written by Andrew Lloyd Webber. The show finally closed in 2023 after an impressive 35-year run, winning seven Tony Awards and setting numerous records along the way. A film of the same name was released in 2004; a faithful homage to the Broadway musical, changing as few elements as possible, and starring Gerard Butler as the Phantom and Emmy Rossum as Christine.
However, as an adaptation of a young adult novel aimed specifically at a younger audience, Ortega's version is sure to make some radical changes. Among the potential areas of change are the inclusion of original songs and choreography, given Ortega's previous track records. Creating an original score for a film ghost This new film will set it apart from other adaptations, and it will provide an opportunity to add some family-friendly elements to the more traditional story, which is steeped in themes of murder, revenge, and envy. But given that the project is still in the early days of development, it will certainly be a while before we learn more about what Ortega has planned for this version of the tragic love story.
