As the film title implies, Hemsworth would play Prince Charming, an iconic role in fairy tale movies. He’s no stranger to fantasy movies as he plays Thor, the God of Thunder in the Marvel Cinematic Universe and starred as Eric the Huntsman in Snow White and the Huntsman. Hemsworth’s looks and acting abilities make him a good fit for the role. His casting could elevate the movie, one of several Disney live-action remakes currently in development.
According to reports, Hemsworth is in talks to star in the lead role in the upcoming Prince Charming movie by director Paul King. Simon Farnaby and Jon Croker are co-writing the script alongside King. While specific plot details have not been released, the movie is said to be an origin story for Prince Charming.
While the character of Prince Charming has various origins in literature, the name became a nickname for Cinderella’s love interest in popular culture. Typically, Prince Charming is the love interest of several iconic princesses in Disney films. The news of Hemsworth’s potential participation comes after it was revealed that the actor is slated to appear in the upcoming thriller Crime 101, which will be produced by Amazon MGM and will also star Halle Berry, Barry Keoghan, and Hemsworth’s Avengers co-star Mark Ruffalo.
It is still being determined whether the Prince Charming film will be a prequel or sequel to the original animated film, which was released in 1950. Disney has a history of producing successful re-imagings of classic films, including The Jungle Book, Aladdin, and The Lion King.
The project marks the latest addition to Disney’s live-action remakes and reboots. The studio has over a dozen projects, and many have already been announced. They include a sequel to Maleficent: Mistress of Evil, a remake of The Lion King, and a live-action adaptation of Mulan.
Prince Charming is currently in development and has no release date. Hemsworth is best known for his long-running role as Thor in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, which he reprised this year in 2022’s Thor: Love and Thor and the second season of the Disney+ series What If.
This year, Hemsworth has proven that he’s not just a pretty face, as he delivered strong performances in both Furiosa and Transformers One. The Australian actor’s ability to carry a franchise and take on well-known characters could further his career as an A-list star. Hemsworth’s performance in the upcoming Thor: Ragnarok will likely cement his place as the God of Thunder, but this project could allow him to step out of that Thor-sized shadow.