Actor Chris Hemsworth is in talks to play the lead role in Disney’s upcoming Prince Charming. It will be directed by Paul King. Simon Farnaby and Jon Croker are co-writing the script alongside King. The movie is currently in development.
Although specific plot details remain under wraps, the character of Prince Charming has various origins in literature. In Disney’s world, he is typically portrayed as the love interest of several iconic princesses. While often associated with classic animated films like Sleeping Beauty and Snow White, his true origin lies in Cinderella, where Prince Charming is her actual love interest.
According to Deadline, insiders clarified that it will not be directly connected to Cinderella.
Chris Hemsworth has had a packed year, beginning with the Mad Max prequel Furiosa and lending his voice as Optimus Prime in Paramount’s Transformers One. He is also set to star in the Amazon MGM Studios thriller Crime 101, which is currently in production. Hemsworth is represented by CAA and Morrissey Management.