Sabrina Carpenter is set to star in a new film adaptation of “Alice in Wonderland,” directed by “hustlers” filmmaker Lorene Scafaria. The project, announced shortly after Carpenter received six Grammy nominations for her album “Man’s Best Friend,” marks a important step for the rising star, fulfilling a long-held ambition to portray the iconic character.
This casting arrives as Carpenter’s career reaches new heights, propelled by musical success and a dedicated fanbase who have long associated her with the role of Alice. Scafaria will also write the screenplay for the currently untitled film,promising a fresh take on the classic tale. Carpenter previously revealed in a 2021 Interview Magazine conversation that “Alice in wonderland” is her favorite movie, and fans have frequently gifted her memorabilia related to the story, including original sketches.
Previous adaptations of Lewis Carroll‘s novel have featured notable actors such as Mia Wasikowska, Anne Hathaway, Helena Bonham Carter, and Johnny Depp in Tim Burton’s 2010 version. The new film will offer Carpenter the chance to embody a role she has openly desired for years.
