Misty Copeland is joining Disney's Nutcracker movie. The ballerina made the announcement on her Instagram, writing, "I’m thrilled to be a part of this amazing project with Disney and the wonderful Lasse Hallstrom." Misty Copeland Joining Disney's Live-Action 'Nutcracker' Movie
Walt Disney Pictures has tapped rising star Mackenzie Foy to play Clara in its latest retelling of “The Nutcracker.” Foy, who broke out as Matthew McConaughey’s daughter in Christopher Nolan’s “Interstellar,” joins Misty Copeland who was recently announced as the lead ballerina in the films sole dance number. The live action project is titled “The Nutcracker and the Four Realms.” It is based on the 1816 story “The Nutcracker and the Mouse King” by E.T.A. Hoffmann in which a Clara (Foy) is charged by her parents with taking care of a Christmas toy Nutcracker doll which comes to life and defeats an evil Mouse King with seven heads. ‘Interstellar’ Star Mackenzie Foy to Lead Disney’s ‘The Nutcracker’ (EXCLUSIVE)
Morgan Freeman is in negotiations to join Disney's live-action The Nutcracker. Interstellar actress Mackenzie Foy is starring as Clara while Misty Copeland will play the lead ballerina in the live-action film, which is based on The Nutcracker and the Mouse King by E.T.A. Hoffmann. Morgan Freeman Joining Disney's 'The Nutcracker' (Exclusive)
Helen Mirren is in negotiations to join the growing cast of Disney’s adaptation of The Nutcracker. Rising child star Mackenzie Foy is headlining the project, which already boasts Keira Knightley, Morgan Freeman and ballerina Misty Copeland. Helen Mirren in Talks to Join Disney's 'Nutcracker' (Exclusive)
Miranda Hart has joined the cast of Disney's The Nutcracker and the Four Realms. The scene-stealer from Paul Feig's Spy will be seen along with Interstellar actress Mackenzie Foy, who will star as Clara, and Keira Knightley, who will play the Sugar Plum Fairy. Hart will be playing a comedic fairy. 'Spy' Actress Miranda Hart Joins Disney's 'Nutcracker'
