On November 12, global headlines confirmed: Sabrina Carpentierethe pop phenomenon behind the hit “Espresso” will star and co-produce a new musical inspired by Lewis Carroll’s iconic story, Alice in Wonderland.
Backed by Universal Pictures, this as-yet-untitled project also involves Marc Platt, the powerhouse producer behind it Evil fueling anticipation for a large-scale musical experience. While Alice has seen multiple incarnations, this upcoming adaptation promises a modern twist.
While Carpenter’s specific role has yet to be confirmed, news of her portrayal of Alice has sparked heated debate online. On the one hand, the fans praise her.”looks sweet like candy“, golden curls and fairytale aura as suitable for the role. On the other hand, critics argue that her consistently sensual public image, from daring stage outfits to sultry performances, clashes with the original portrayal of Alice as an innocent and pure girl.
“I like it, but Alice should be about 10 years old. I just can’t imagine Sabrina pulling off that innocent vibe“, commented one netizen. Others echoed the sentiment, suggesting that a young up-and-coming actress would be better suited to the role.
What intrigues audiences even more is that Carpenter reportedly spearheaded the project by developing the concept, assembling a lookbook, and pitching it to Universal. This positions her not only as an actress, but as a creative force shaping the vision of the project.
Despite being only 151cm tall, Sabrina Carpenter has earned praise as a multi-talented artist, known for Girl meets world, Tall girl, CloudsAND Emergency. She’s also become a fashion icon, admired for her confident, bold style traits that could redefine Alice or derail the adaptation in the eyes of fans.
So, the big question remains: Can Sabrina Carpenter tone down the glam and channel the purity of Lewis Carroll’s beloved Alice? Or are we faced with an adult Alice, radically reimagined, which completely flips the script?
Public reactions range from enthusiasm to intense skepticism:
- “It sounds interesting, but Alice is such a sacred Disney icon that most studios are afraid to touch her.”
- “Sexualizing a childish character like Alice is just wrong.”
- “I love Sabrina, but she looks too mature for this role.”
- “Are we getting a bizarre retelling or something faithful to the original?”
- “Please dress appropriately! Alice shouldn’t look like a pin-up.”
- “I’ve never seen a sexy Alice before…until now.”
- “This whole atmosphere seems strange to me. She’s too old for Alice!”
- “A fiery Alice? No, that’s not it.”
Sources: K14
