Former ‘Peter Pan’ Costars Are Reuniting for a Rom-Com
Fans of the 2001 Peter Pan live-action movie, your time is here — former costars Jeremy Sumpter and Rachel Hurd-Wood are reuniting for a rom-com. No, seriously, the actors that played Peter Pan and Wendy Darling are all grown up, left Neverland behind and are making our tween dreams come true for a new movie called Strawberry Roan.
The film, written by Courtney Paige and Julia Mulberry, is inspired by a real-life story. It follows “a devoted horse enthusiast (Hurd-Wood) and a failed stock market trader (Sumpter) who drain their modest savings to chase a dream across the border. Determined to start a horse sanctuary in Mexico, the young couple embarks on a journey they imagine will change their lives for the better. But as love and ambition collide, they learn that the richest reward isn’t the future they imagined—it’s the trust, courage, and connection they rediscover on the road together.”
Production is gearing up, with filming scheduled to begin this spring in New Mexico. Tony Neum and Michelle Neum will serve as executive producers, and additional casting is still underway — so stay tuned for updates.
While fans are thrilled to see the two back on screen together, the reunion is just as meaningful for Sumpter, who’s also stepping behind the camera to direct.
“Stepping into my first feature as a director is incredible on its own, but getting to share it with Rachel makes it even more special,” he said. “We forged such a deep bond on Peter Pan, and reuniting after all these years feels like a homecoming of sorts. There’s something profoundly full circle about creating again with someone who helped shape such an important part of my childhood. I’m overwhelmed—in the best way—and so grateful for this chance to tell a story together.”
Peter Pan has remained a nostalgic-fueled comfort watch for millennials and Gen Zers alike who grew up crushing on Sumpter as the boy who never grew up. During a recent appearance on Today Extra, the actor reflected on how much the film continues to resonate with audiences.
“Looking back, I wouldn’t change a thing. That movie has touched so many souls,” he told hosts David Campbell and Sylvia Jeffreys. “It’s given people hope, and people who go through the ringer… or who are having a hard time, it’s the movie they watch. For every generation, it hits home. The movie never really grows old.”