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Universal Sets Sabrina Carpenter to Star and Produce Modern 'Alice in Wonderland' Musical

Sources point to a mid‑2026 shoot under Lorene Scafaria following Universal's confirmation of an original contemporary take.

Overview

  • Universal confirms Sabrina Carpenter will lead and produce an original, modern musical inspired by Lewis Carroll’s 1865 story.
  • Lorene Scafaria is reported to write and direct, aligning the project with a contemporary sensibility.
  • Marc Platt is producing with Alloy Entertainment’s Leslie Morgenstein and Elysa Koplovitz Dutton attached.
  • Reports indicate advanced preproduction, with principal photography expected to begin in mid‑2026.
  • No release date, distribution plan, or full cast has been announced, and Carpenter is participating in the musical development with original songs anticipated.