Redd the Pirate to Receive Makeover

[WDW Pro]

Just got info that Redd the pirate in PotC and in other park appearances will be receiving new attire for a bit of a makeover. The change is planned to occur next year with a ramp up in company attention for the character in June of 2021. The character's new look is being designed out of the film departments of the company, not Disney Parks, so no details yet on what the new appearance might be. Of course, with the world in the situation that it is, timelines can absolutely change.

 

[celluloid]

Man, they really are trying to spend a lot of money to convince themselves she is catching on.

 

[The Empress Lilly]

Man, they really are trying to spend a lot of money to convince themselves she is catching on.

...because nothing says 'cool' quite like stealing antiques from the elderly...

 

[Haymarket2008]

The film department? Huh?

The new film hasn’t even started production.

 

[DisAl]

The film department? Huh?

The new film hasn’t even started production.

Yes, but it often takes a long time for a woman to pick out just the right outfit.

 

[DVCakaCarlF]

Does this have anything to do with Margot Robbie being in the upcoming PotC?

 

[AndyS2992]

I'm guessing she is going to be replaced with an animatronic Margot Robbie dressed as whatever character she is playing in this new spin off which is separate from the sixth film.

Margot Robbie to star in Pirates of the Caribbean movie

This film is said to be a spin-off of the hugely successful franchise, which is already getting its own separate reboot

www.dailymail.co.uk

 

[Figments Friend]

Yeah, when I read about this I was thinking the same thing.
Might be related to the forthcoming film since the female pirate characters are noted to be a focal point.

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[CJR]

I wonder if they're looking at a straight to Disney+ release? Next year is a bit crowded if they're rushing this movie.

Seems odd they'd do this if it's not around when they're looking to release the movie. It hasn't been that long since they redid the scene.

 

[MaximumEd]

I heard that in the next movie someone will be on water skis behind a ship and attempt to jump a shark. Sounds intense.

 

[BrianLo]

In other news, Elsa will change her attire again when the third movie comes out.

 

[DVCakaCarlF]

Maybe she will be the new captain of the black pearl? Anyone else see a Captain Marvel theme?

 

[WDW Pro]

Does this have anything to do with Margot Robbie being in the upcoming PotC?

No idea. I guess I was confused... I thought there was a new pirates movie, but I didn't realise there are two in development?

 

[DVCakaCarlF]

No idea. I guess I was confused... I thought there was a new pirates movie, but I didn't realise there are two in development?

I’m only aware of one.

 

[DCBaker]

I’m only aware of one.

There are two -

"This would be separate from the Pirates reboot that emerged last fall with Emmy-winning Chernobyl creator Craig Mazin and Ted Elliott, who co-wrote the first four Pirates films, crafting a story for a new movie. That team-up came after Rhett Reese and Paul Wernick, the Deadpool screenwriters who were originally hired to write the script for a sixth installment, dropped out earlier this year."

‘Pirates Of The Caribbean’ Movie Eyed With Margot Robbie & ‘Birds Of Prey’ Scribe Christina Hodson

Margot Robbie and her Birds of Prey scribe Christina Hodson are in early talks to front a female-driven Pirates of the Caribbean movie.

deadline.com

 

[DVCakaCarlF]

There are two -

"This would be separate from the Pirates reboot that emerged last fall with Emmy-winning Chernobyl creator Craig Mazin and Ted Elliott, who co-wrote the first four Pirates films, crafting a story for a new movie. That team-up came after Rhett Reese and Paul Wernick, the Deadpool screenwriters who were originally hired to write the script for a sixth installment, dropped out earlier this year."

‘Pirates Of The Caribbean’ Movie Eyed With Margot Robbie & ‘Birds Of Prey’ Scribe Christina Hodson

Margot Robbie and her Birds of Prey scribe Christina Hodson are in early talks to front a female-driven Pirates of the Caribbean movie.

deadline.com

Is it all part of the same cannon or storyline?

 

[Oddysey]

...because nothing says 'cool' quite like stealing antiques from the elderly...

Since Disney recreated the scene, I have always thought that the pirates were polite enough to allow the town citizens to auction their goods and recoup a little of the funds the pirates pillaged from them.

Yeah, the new scene makes no sense at all. An example of how not all change is good change imo.

 

[Disgruntled Walt]

This is so strange. The last week has been full of news of Disney spending money on things that don't need changing. And the story this whole COVID time has been how things are being cancelled due to cost. Baffling.

 

[WDW Pro]

This is so strange. The last week has been full of news of Disney spending money on things that don't need changing. And the story this whole COVID time has been how things are being cancelled due to cost. Baffling.

A costume change for limited units shouldn't be terribly expensive relatively speaking.

 

[RSoxNo1]

A costume change for limited units shouldn't be terribly expensive relatively speaking.

$16 million for a new dress.