It has already been publicly revealed that there are plans for a number of well-known Disney fairytales to be remade as live action movies. Beauty and The Beast last year proved that live action is still able to capture the magic of Disney and now there are going to be a number of other princesses following Belle's lead.
Becoming a Disney princess is an honor; it's on the same level as being cast as a hero or a villain in the Marvel or DC Cinematic Universes or even playing James Bond and a Bond girl. It's also a role that will shape a number of actresses careers if they are given the role while they are young or help relaunch the careers of the actresses who are currently floundering.
The casting for the stories that are known better than any others won't be an easy process, but many directors will already have a vision for the person they want to play their pivotal role from the beginning and that will then help them when it comes to casting. There is no doubt that these will be the biggest films of the year and almost every actress will want to throw their hat into the ring for consideration.
The following is a list of just 7 actresses that we think would be perfect to slip on that iconic glass slipper or take a bite of that poisoned apple. There are so many women in Hollywood right now who could bring something unique to these roles, and there are some who already look the part without even trying.
7. GINA RODRIGUEZ AS ESMERALDA
Gina Rodriquez is perhaps best known now for her role on Jane The Virgin where she has become a household name. She is one of the most successful Latina actress herself, and she is proud of her Puerto Rican roots. Rodriquez has definitely been typecast in this kind of role throughout her career, which is why she would be the perfect fit for Esmeralda. The main star of The Hunchback Of Notre Dame is revealed to be of French descent towards the end of the story, but it's nothing that Rodriquez couldn't adapt to.
Esmeralda was known for her sass and her ability to attract male attention using her dance moves, which is something that Gina has shown off a number of times on Jane The Virgin.
She knows how to steal focus and how to ensure that the camera is always on her. It was reported by Den Of Geek last year that The Hunchback of Notre Dame was definitely on the list of remakes to be made as live action movies as soon as Aladdin and Mulan have finished in post-production. It will be interesting to see which actress is chosen for the iconic role of Esmeralda since she has such a dominant on-screen presence.
6. LUCY HALE AS SNOW WHITE
Lucy Hale first made an impact in the acting world as Aria Montgomery in Pretty Little Liars but since the show came to an end last year, the actress has moved onto much bigger projects, including her most recent outing in Truth or Dare alongside Teen Wolf's Tyler Posey.
Hale is becoming a household name all on her own. Considering the fact that the actress has recently changed her hair into a bob and has a habit or wearing red lipstick with her dark locks, is there anyone more perfect for the role of Snow White?
Snow White And The Seven Dwarfs was first released back in 1937 and has become a story that many parents have told to their daughters throughout the last few generations, which would make it one of Disney's most treasured projects. The Hollywood Reporter revealed back in 2016 that there was a live-action version of Disney's first ever feature film in the works and that The Girl on The Train screenwriter Erin Cressida is the woman who's currently writing the script, which is set to include some original songs. Hale doesn't appear to be attached to any roles as big as this one right now, so it would be interesting to see if she's factored into the casting process when it happens.
5. BELLA THORNE AS ARIEL
Bella Thorne started her acting career on Disney Channel as part of Shake It Up and over the past few years, she climbed the ranks in the acting business to become one of the best known female actresses in the world right now. Bella's most recent movie Midnight Sun was only recently released in theatres and proves that many directors are asking for the actress personally to be part of their projects.
Bella's small frame would make her perfect for the role of Ariel in The Little Mermaid if she was able to dye her ginger hair a more vibrant shade of red then she would be the perfect person to bring one of the most recognizable Disney Princesses to life. Harpers Bazaar reported last year that there are three live-action Little Mermaid movies planned in the future and Chloe Grace Moretz was the woman who was cast in the role at the start of the project. Moretz then dropped out when she decided to take a break from filming and the project has since been in limbo. Bella Thorne could be the woman to step into Moretz's shoes and help the planned movies go ahead if producers are still struggling to find the perfect Ariel.
4. DAKOTA FANNING AS ELSA
Dakota Fanning has more experience in the acting world than any other stars her age, as she got started in the business when she was just five years old. The blonde, fair-skinned star has the perfect complexion to play one of Disney's most recent additions to their princess collection who has become recognizable for her icy white appearance.
Fanning played the role of Jane Volturi in the Twilight Saga a few years ago, which allowed her to show that she can work as a villain and if her sister was to play Anna, then their chemistry would be undeniable.
Frozen was a huge hit when it was first released and would be a wise investment if it was made into a live-action movie, but Den Of Geek revealed last year that despite Disney having plans for a large number of live-action remakes over the next few years, Frozen definitely isn't one of them. None of the Disney movies that were released after 2010 are set to be part of these plans, which is a shame since Dakota would have been the perfect choice to step into that iconic dress and gloves and become Elsa in a live-action remake of one of Disney's biggest movies.
3. ELLE FANNING AS ANNA
The younger sister of Dakota Fanning would be the perfect fit for the role of Anna if Frozen was ever set to be made into a live-action movie. If Dakota was cast as her older sibling in the movie then the duo's chemistry on-screen would definitely add something impressive to the project.
Elle is four years younger than her sister and followed her into the acting business and the duo have been able to work together on a number of occasions, but never as part of a project that would be this big. Anna is seen as the needy younger sister at the beginning of the movie, but she grows into the heroine when she is needed to help her sister. This is a kind of emotion that could only be invoked by real-life siblings. As already stated above, there are currently no plans for a Frozen remake, but if there was ever a duo that fitted the two characters perfectly, then it would have to be Dakota and Elle. The Express reported last year that Kristen Bell who was the voice of Anna in the animated movie wanted to wait at least 15 years for a reboot of the Oscar-winning production.
2. MARGOT ROBBIE AS CINDERELLA
Margot Robbie rose to fame after roles in The Wolf of Wall Street and Suicide Squad, but the woman who is now best known as Harley Quinn has already shown how much of a chameleon she can be on-screen. Robbie is unrecognizable from role to role and has already become a household name after less than a decade in Hollywood, which is why she would be the perfect choice to step into those famous glass slippers.
Cinderella is the original fairytale, the story that mothers still read their daughters before they go to bed and if there is going to be a live-action movie made that allowed adults to indulge into a fairytale that they have long since forgotten then Disney need to ensure that the roles are cast perfectly. The 2015 adaptation of the iconic tale didn't recieve the reaction that many hoped Kenneth Branagh's work would, and according to a recent report by Collider, there are no plans to remake Cinderella in the coming years, because the latest adaptation was so recent. Hopefully, Robbie is given her shot if the fairytale is given another modern upgrade in the near future because it appears that she was born to play this role.
1. SHAY MITCHELL AS POCAHONTAS
Pretty Little Liars star Shay Mitchell once dressed as Pocahontas for an episode of the teen drama and many fans have been unable to picture any other actress playing the role over since. Not only does Shay look like the Native American Princess, but she would also be able to bring her unique acting skills to the role. Shay is already 31 years old but has been able to portray a teenager in Pretty Little Liars over the past few years without any fans noticing the age difference between the actress and her character.
This Is Insider reported last year that there were 20 live action Disney films set to be created and released over the next few years, but the sad part of this report is that Pocahontas wasn't on this list. It is unknown why one of Disney's best creations hasn't been added to a long list of movies like Dumbo and The Jungle Book but hopefully, if fans continue to push the company into giving Pocahontas a fair shot in the current era then the project could be renewed in the coming years and Shay Mitchell could be given a chance to dress up as the princess on-screen for real next time.