Follow us on Google News
Get the latest updates directly in your Google News feed
Veteran actor Robert Redford who has been in the entertainment industry for decades, since his screen debut inTall Story(1960) in a minor role, was eyed for Disney’s remake ofPete’s Dragon. Although the movie was originally a 1977 cult classic, the 2016 version featured Redford as the lead, Lampie.
Well, the Disney movie was certainly a diversion for Robert Redford, especially because of the type of movies he often appears in. Known for his darker reality-based dramas, Redford took a major leap and gave up his Hollywood A-Lister reputation for the sake of a $143.7M Disney remake.
Also read:3 Acting Legends Came Feverishly Close to Replacing Christopher Reeve as Superman – 2 of Them Later Starred in Marvel Movies
Pete’s DragonWas a Refreshing Change For Robert Redford
Robert Redford is often considered a Hollywood royalty due to his endeavors in producing, directing, and appearing in acclaimed projects. Making his Hollywood debut in the 1960s, the actor earned a reputation for the type of movies he did throughout his career. However, in 2016, the actor took a major leap that changed his career trajectory.
Previously working in darker reality-based dramas and acclaimed projects,Robert Redfordrevealed why he pivoted his career and took on a refreshing change. During his interview withThe Guardian,the actor mentioned the reason that drove him to take the role.
“I think sometimes technology deprives us of being inventive of our own and coming up with our own stories…And since I grew up in a time when it didn’t exist, you had to make up your own stories…and what it always revolved was the word magic…and it was a word that was very important to me growing up as a kid, because it suggested there’s something greater than you.”
Thus, finding a sort of magical touch to the story ofPete’s Dragon, the Marvel actor shifted his career from appearing in reality-based projects to the remake of the 1977 cult classic. The notable, Academy Award-winning director, Robert Redford ventured into his $143.7M Disney journey.
Also read:“They may have been plastic”: Scarlett Johansson Fooled Winter Soldier Star By Lying To Get a Part in $186M Film When She Was Only 13
Robert Redford Played the Leading Role in the $143.7M Remake
Appearing in the 2016 remake of the 1977 originalPete’s Dragon, Robert Redford played the leading role of Lampie. Narrating the story about the friendship between a young boy and a dragon, the movie created an impact in the entertainment industry, after the original version almost got lost in time.
Redford’s work in the 2016 version ofPete’s Dragonwas considered groundbreaking, especially because the actor wasn’t familiar with such movies. Spending a major portion of his career wrapped up in dramas and serious projects, the Disney remake was certainly a major shift for the actor/director.
However, Robert Redford’s presence, star power, and performance, all helped the movie at the box office. Turning into a blockbuster after earning $143.7M against its $65M budget,Pete’s Dragonbecame a renowned Disney remake for the modern generation. Although Redford almost gave up his storied 60-year career for the remake, it was totally worth it.
WatchPete’s Dragon(2016) on Disney+
Read more:“That was his last day of acting”: Robert Redford Broke His Golden Rule For MCU, Came Out of Retirement For an Intense Cameo in Avengers: Endgame
Source:The Guardian
Krittika Mukherjee
Senior Writer
Articles Published :3219
Krittika Mukherjee is a Senior Entertainment Writer at FandomWire, majorly focusing on films, TV shows, and celebrity news with over 3,000 articles published. With an educational background in Journalism, and a keen interest in filmmaking, Krittika blends factual precision with creative flair, when crafting her editorials, or dissecting fan theories.Her coverage often includes news and analyses of critically acclaimed films, celebrity news, and franchises like the Wizarding World, LOTR, DC, and MCU—particularly Harry Potter, Fantastic Beasts, Superheroes, and fan theories. As a Wizarding World aficionado, Krittika has spent countless hours exploring hidden backstories, unadapted book moments, spells, and trivias surrounding J.K. Rowling’s lore.An imaginative writer with a way with words, Krittika has worked as an entertainment journalist for the past two years and a web content writer for a year. She brought her experience and expertise to FandomWire to pursue her desire for sipping coffee while dissecting films and tracking celebrity drama.
