THE world of Peter Pan is being brought to life
on the Gold Coast in one of the most expensive films made in Australia.
Director P.J. Hogan (Muriel's Wedding, My Best Friend's Wedding) and a
crew of 400 have built boats, magic trees, old London streets and have
taught people to "fly" for the $200 million fantasy now halfway through
its long shoot.
The latest film based on J.M. Barrie's play and story has American
Jeremy Sumpter, 12 -- soon to be seen in the thriller Frailty -- in the
title role.
Captain Hook is played by Briton Jason Isaacs, a villain in both
Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets and The Patriot.
Others in the cast are Ludivine Sagnier (Tinkerbell), Lyn Redgrave
(Aunt Millicent), Richard Briers (Smee) and Olivia Williams (Mrs
Darling).
