Tinker Bell Live-Action Series in the Works at Disney+

Mar 9, 2026 12:03pm PT Tinker Bell Live-Action Series in the Works at Disney+ By Michael Schneider Plus Icon Michael Schneider Variety Editor at Large franklinavenue Latest ‘The Drew Barrymore Show’ Gets Two-Year Renewal, Remaining in Daytime Through 2028 2 hours ago ‘Yellowstone’ Star Hassie Harrison Joins ‘Baywatch’ Reboot Cast 3 days ago ‘Baywatch’ Reboot Casts Newcomer Thaddeus LaGrone as a Former Marine Turned ‘One-Man Rescue Machine’ 3 days ago See All Courtesy Everett Collection Disney+ is wishing upon a familiar star: The streamer is developing a new version of “Tink,” a project about iconic character Tinker Bell that has been in the works in various forms for at least a decade. Now, the new “Tink” is considered a “high priority project” at Disney+, with “Friday Night Lights” pals Liz Heldens and Bridget Carpenter on board to write and executive produce. Disney hasn’t shared a logline for the project, but “Tink” has a long history at the studio. In 2010, “Tink” was announced as a live-action romantic comedy with Elizabeth Banks attached to star and Adam Shankman, Jennifer Gibgot and McG as producers. 2015, Reese Witherspoon was attached to star in another version of “Tink,” which was then billed as a live-action film based on the “Peter Pan” character Tinker Bell. (More recently, Yara Shahidi played Tinker Bell in the 2023 live action film “Peter Pan and Wendy.”) Related Stories Jill Scott Announces 'To Whom This May Concern' World Tour Dates This version of “Tink” is in drama development at Disney+ through 20th Television. Besides Heldens and Carpenter, also attached is former Disney Channels Worldwide president/Disney Branded Television president and chief creative officer Gary Marsh, who departed that post in 2021 and turned his attention to producing. (Even at that time, “Tink” was mentioned as a project he was pursuing.) Selfish Mermaid’s Quinn Haberman is also an exec producer. Popular on Variety Heldens is currently co-showrunner on ABC’s “Will Trent.” Her previous credits include “Boston Public,” medical drama “Mercy,” crime drama “Deception,” sci-fi thriller “The Passage” and network dramedies “Camp” and “The Big Leap.” She also was an executive producer on Fox’s “The Orville” and Hulu’s “The Dropout.” Carpenter’s credits include “Only Murders in the Building,” “Parenthood,” “Westworld,” “The Red Road” and “11.22.63.” She is also a playwright whose work has been produced at Steppenwolf Theatre Company, The Public Theater, Berkeley Repertory Theatre, Oregon Shakespeare Festival and more. Deadline broke the news. Jump to Comments Nicola Coughlan Says Drunk ‘Bridgerton’ Fan Went Up to Her in a Bathroom and ‘Started Talking About My Body’ and ‘I Wanted to Die. I Hate This So Much’ ‘Bridgerton’ Season 4 Boss on Benedict’s Bisexuality, Francesca’s Orgasm Problems and Sophie’s Outrage During That Sexy Stairwell Scene ‘Bridgerton’ Gets Updated Funko Pops Ahead of Show’s Fourth Season ‘Bridgerton’ Season 4 Hits 28 Million Views After Part 2 Drops ‘Bridgerton’ Season 4 Boss on Benedict and Sophie’s Happy Ending, That Post-Credits Scene, New Whistledown Mystery and Why She Won’t Recast Daphne and Simon ‘Bridgerton’ Stars Hannah Dodd, Masali Baduza and Victor Alli on Francesca’s Unlikely Romance and That Shocking Death JavaScript is required to load the comments. Loading comments...