ALICE IN WONDERLAND update–first photos from the set

The curious got their first glimpse of Tim Burton’s production of Alice in Wonderland as photos from the set appeared in the UK’s Daily Mail. The photo at left shows Tim giving some direction to Mia Wasikowska, the young Australian actress who plays Alice; to see a larger version, CLICK HERE. Helena Bonham Carter was also on set, not as a working actress but as doting mother to Billy Ray and 9-month-old daughter Nell. Both Burton children wore Victorian costumes and will appear as extras in their dad’s film. The UK press is reporting that Helena Bonham Carter will also appear in Alice in Wonderland, but as yet there has been no official announcement.

Johnny Depp was not at the location, but his participation in Alice in Wonderland was confirmed by Disney chairman Dick Cook at the recent Disney Showcase in Los Angeles. Cook told the crowd that Johnny would play the Mad Hatter, adding, “Believe me, any time this guy wears a funny hat, it’s good news for Disney.”

When the location shooting in Cornwall wraps at the end of September, production will shift to soundstages in Los Angeles, where Alice in Wonderland will shoot from October 14 through December 16. The Zone thanks Theresa, Bohemian and Emma for news and pictures; you can read more on the News & Views forum. –Part-Time Poet

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