Fans of Disney’s iconic Twilight Zone Tower of Terror ride have been eagerly awaiting news on the upcoming movie adaptation, and star Scarlett Johansson has provided a candid update on its development. It seems bringing the spooky Hollywood Tower Hotel to the big screen is proving to be quite the creative puzzle!
In a recent interview with Entertainment Weekly, Johansson opened up about the complexities of adapting a theme park attraction into a full-length feature film. She admitted that the ride’s narrative, while compelling for an attraction, is “harder than you think” to expand. “It doesn’t have so much to dig into,” Johansson explained, referring to the brief but mysterious story of five souls whisked away to the Twilight Zone.
Despite the inherent challenges of fleshing out the ride’s “thin” lore, Johansson remains optimistic. She described the project as a “blue sky project,” indicating a lot of creative freedom, and assured fans that it’s “taking shape!” Disney had previously confirmed Johansson’s continued involvement after resolving a past dispute, signaling their commitment to working together on this and other projects.
The Tower of Terror remains one of Disney World’s most popular attractions, even inspiring a recent plea from pop star Ariana Grande to preserve its original form amidst occasional rumors of potential changes. While Johansson’s upcoming film isn’t the first screen adaptation (a made-for-TV movie aired in 1997), it promises a fresh, modern take on the beloved, eerie tale.
It sounds like dedicated effort is going into cracking the code for this adaptation, and we at Trevor Decker News are definitely looking forward to seeing the results!
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