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First Look: Mia Wasikowska in Tim Burton's Alice in Wonderland
September 26, 2008
Source: INF Daily
by Alex Billington
For those who didn't know, Tim Burton is directing a twisted remake of Disney's Alice in Wonderland, as we first announced in November last year. In addition to the news earlier this week that Johnny Depp would be playing the Mad Hatter in the film, INF Daily (via SlashFilm) has snapped the first few photos of young actress Mia Wasikowska on set in England. She is playing Burton's version of Alice and definitely looks like she fits the role. This film isn't set to hit theaters until sometime in 2010, but it's off to a strong start with a great cast and exciting first look photos like this. These may not be much to go off of, but I've got a good feeling these (and the Depp news) will jump start the early buzz on this movie.
Thanks again to INF Daily for posting these. The photos come from a set in Cornwall, England, where the film was shooting on a massive ship. You can see a lot more photos over on their site.
The script for Alice in Wonderland (which will be presented in 3D), obviously based on Lewis Carroll's classic novel, was penned by Disney writer Linda Woolverton (of Beauty and the Beast, Homeward Bound, and Lion King) and is being directed by Tim Burton himself. It's expected to be a visually stunning film that will combine performance-capture imagery, the kind you see in Beowulf, with live-action footage. My guess is that the oddball characters from the fairy tale, like the caterpillar and the rabbit and the Queen of Hearts, will be done in CG, while (obviously) Alice and the Mad Hatter will all be real actors. Even though I'm not a big fan of the story, this definitely looks good so far! Will this new Alice in Wonderland be the next Disney classic?

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Reader Feedback - 28 Comments »
1
I think it definitely has possibilities if it takes a darker tone. It doens't have to be overwhelmingly dark, but just enough to feel "real"
L on Sep 26, 2008
2
Loved her in In Treatment.
MBD on Sep 26, 2008
3
…I hate to say it, but Burton's last few "reimaginings" really turned me off to his movies. I hope Alice will be better but I dont really have any faith.
breach on Sep 27, 2008
4
I wish it was along the lines of American McGee's Alice. That would just be so damn cool.
Chem on Sep 27, 2008
5
Is there any singing involved?
OhOh on Sep 27, 2008
6
#3 Hope so too.
Shige on Sep 27, 2008
7
I ask the same question as #5. Is there any singing? Even if there was, I love Tim Burton's Films. Especially the animated ones. Like The Nightmare Before Christmas and The Corpse Bride. I am also waiting for Caroline to come out too.
Daniel on Sep 27, 2008
8
i think it would be fantastic if he made it kind of dark and twisted, cuz the story kind of freaked me out anyway lol and it'd be cool if he added the trippy-ness of it. plus im so excited for johnny depp as the mad hatter!
CelinaMoon on Sep 27, 2008
10
well it would be good to stop giving him films to update or re-imagine, but that is what happens when the studio bucks meet depp/burton in the toilet of some club.
i liked the one about ed wood and sissorhands of all his movies which seemed original enough.
bassbin on Sep 27, 2008
11
Freaking Brilliant. Love the costuming, is Helena Bonham Carter still the Queen of Hearts? Mia is just perfect for Alice. What a talent!
D-9 on Sep 27, 2008
12
I know John, vision, imagination, thinking outside of the box, focus to"see" the final product, ability to perceive beyond the lens, questioning what the frame is telling you with in transfer….Burton is way over-rated in these aspects.
Tim "Cloverfield" on Sep 28, 2008
13
i'll probably go check it out. wish the American McGee's Alice version would actually get made and come out.
crAziemutant on Sep 28, 2008
14
Well, Burton does seem to polarise people, which is better than apathy, I guess. I love all his films (except Planet Of The Apes), and I'm looking forward to this. There have been lots of adaptations of it over the years, but a great story can be revisited often and still have power. Looks terrific already! On another note, I wonder which part of Cornwall they're filming in?
Daaaave on Sep 28, 2008
15
Just looked it up, sounds like it's St. Austell. Lovely part of the world!
Daaaave on Sep 28, 2008
16
so excited for this movie. WOOHOO. i cant wait. this is going to be fantastic. i am already overly excited. johnny depp is in it. so of course, it is gonna be great! 'alice' looks a bit older for the part… but she can rock it, i hope! tim burton… DO A GOOD JOB!!!!!!!!!!!!
Becky on Sep 28, 2008
17
Well not everything with Depp in it has been a blockbuster, contrary to popular (mostly incredibly female) opinion. But this really does have potential, especially if he focuses more on the realistic aspect. Not the completely surreal, if not stupidly wacky, antics that was Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.
Zach on Sep 28, 2008
18
This is like a Dream come true!!! Lewis Carol combined with Tim Burton. Does anyone know if Danny Elfman is composting the score, because that would just top the bill..
Christopher Hunt on Sep 29, 2008
19
I think I'd rather just watch Tom Petty's video for "Don't Come Around Here No More."
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b5H0wUo37RY
Dave Lister, J.M.C. on Sep 29, 2008
20
The Queen of Hearts will not be done in CG. Tim Burton's wife, Helena Bonem Carter will play her…
starryeyedstatic on Sep 29, 2008
21
Thanks Static! Perfect!
D-9 on Oct 1, 2008
22
my favourite book + my favourite director
could it be better??
hope he respect the book!
me on Oct 3, 2008
23
Burton has many surprises up his sleeve for this upcoming film, many of which we wouldn’t dare spoil for you, but we were quite enthusiastic to hear that Tim and Helena’s ten month old infant will have somewhat of an important role in the film. I'll keep on checking the updates! http://www.bloginity.com/archives/1119
Daniel on Oct 4, 2008
24
I would've prefer AnnaSophia Robb, her age is more similar to Alice's too.
Daxion on Oct 9, 2008
25
ahhhh cant wait lol alice inwonderland by far my fav book and i'm dying to see wat tim's doin to it. personally i would of liked to see depp as the march hare, as a really serious sort of crazy u no? but i'm sure he'll do great and does anyone no who's playing the cheaser cat?? omg! pink! lol the singer how mad would she be as like a sexy crazy cheaser cat lol or even cameron diaz with the big smile lol
codz on Oct 17, 2008
26
Will Depp be doing his horrible Wonka-esque version of the Mad Hatter? Please no.
Did Burton not want to share a credit with American McGee?
George on Oct 18, 2008
27
i cannot wait for this movie! Helena Bonham Carter is my idol, & Johnny Depp is my second husband
Tim Burton is an awesome director <3 i'm super excited!
beccatrix on Oct 26, 2008
28
omg!!! i freakin cant wait to see this frappin movie!!!! helena bonham carter will totally rock her part! and so will johnny depp. this movie will be sooooooo epic! and the artist behind all of this, who has never failed me w/ all of his movies this will be a work of art! no doubt
corey on Nov 19, 2008





















