Disney may be preparing to revisit the Prince of Persia franchise with a new live-action film. According to the scoop from @MyTimeToShineH, the studio is working on a new version inspired by Ubisoft’s hit fantasy adventure video game series.
THE Prince of Persia video game franchise launched in 1989 and was created by Jordan Mechner. It reached new heights in 2003, when Ubisoft rebooted the series with Prince of Persia: The Sands of Timewhich received acclaim for its innovative mechanics and strong narrative.
Over the years, the series has expanded with titles such as Inner warrior, The Two Thronesand more recently, The lost crown in 2024.
As you know, this wouldn’t be the franchise’s first leap to the big screen. Disney had previously brought Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time in theaters in 2010.
The film was directed by Mike Newell (Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire), and starred alongside Jake Gyllenhaal in the role of Prince Dastan Ben Kingsley, Gemma ArtertonAND Alfredo Molina. Although the film was moderately successful at the box office, it struggled to win over critics and failed to become the blockbuster hit that Disney was probably hoping for.
The 2010 film also drew backlash for casting Gyllenhaal as the Persian lead, a decision that sparked conversations about representation in Hollywood.
Reflecting on his experience years later, Gyllenhaal admitted that the role didn’t seem right. He said, “You’re bound to make mistakes and say, ‘It wasn’t for me.'” He also revealed that the film left him hesitant to take on other big-budget projects for some time.
Though it’s unclear whether this rumored reboot will directly draw from The sands of time or explore a new storyline in the franchise, if that happens, fans can likely expect a new cast and a modernized approach.
You would be thrilled to see a new live-action one Prince of Persia movie?
by Joey Paur
Source: Geek Tyrant
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