Untitled Walt Disney Biopic Film

An untitled Walt Disney Biopic Film is an upcoming biopic drama film by Marielle Haller from a screenplay written by Jenny Bicks and Bill Condon, and stars Austin Butler as Walt Disney. It is based of the life of Walt Disney, from his childhood. to his legendary, to a famous celebrity as a pioneer of animated cartoon films and as the creator of such cartoon characters as Mickey Mouse and Donald Duck, and other beloved Disney classic films, and characters. The film is set to be released by TriStar Pictures on December 25th, 2023.

Plot
The movie will focus on a life of Walt Disney and his childhood to his legendary, to his adult life, and creating famous cartoon characters like Mickey Mouse, Donald Duck, Goofy, Pluto, and cherished Disney films.

Cast

 * Austin Butler as Walt Disney
 * Joey Zimmerman as Ub Iwerks
 * Rachel Zegler as Lillian Disney
 * Hugh Jackman as Elias Disney
 * Cate Blanchett as Flora Call Disney
 * Dove Cameron as Sharon Mae Disney
 * Phoebe Waller-Bridge as Diane Disney Miller
 * Stanley Tucci as Roy O. Disney
 * Sura Harris as Shirley Temple
 * Ben Whishaw

Production
In February 2016, Sony acquired the rights to the biopic story of Walt Disney, with a film in development from producer Martin Richards. In November 2018, it was announced Marielle Haller was in negotiations to direct. That same year, it was reported the studio's shortlist of actors to star as Walt Disney included Liam Hemsworth, Sean Maher, and George Blagden, and it was revealed the film would, in fact, tells the entire story of Walt Disney's life.

In June 2019, it was confirmed Haller would direct the film, about the biopic story of Walt Disney. In October, Austin Butler was cast as Walt Disney. It was also revealed the film would be using a screenplay written by Jenny Bicks and Bill Condon. Henry Cavill had also been a frontrunner for the role before Butler was cast. In July 2021, it was announced Rachel Zegler, Hugh Jackman, Cate Blanchett, Joey Zimmerman, Dove Cameron, and Stanley Tucci were among the newest additions to the cast, with Ben Whishaw also set for a role. On November 29th, 2021, Phoebe Waller-Bridge had joined the cast as the role of Diane Disney Miller. And on December 2nd, 2021, Sura Harris had been tapped in the film, to play Shirley Temple.

Principal photography had begun on November 1st, 2021 in Los Angeles, California, with Seamus McGarvey serving as cinematographer, Nathan Crowley as production designer, Mark Everson as film editor, and Lindy Hemming as costume designer.

Release
The film is scheduled to be theatrically released by TriStar Pictures on Christmas Day 2023.