Honey I Shrunk The Kids Disney Reboot: Updates on Production, Cast, and Plot Details
Exciting developments on the Disney reboot of 'Honey I Shrunk The Kids' - Are there still delays in the making? Get the latest scoop on the cast, story, and everything we know so far.
Reportedly, Disney+ is planning a reboot of the beloved film "Honey, I Shrunk The Kids." The original story was created by Stuart Gordon and Brian Yuzna, with direction by Joe Johnston. The film follows a group of kids who accidentally shrink themselves with a machine invented by their father, Wayne Szalinski (Rick Moranis). Now, they must navigate their backyard, which has become a dangerous place for them at only a quarter of an inch tall.
When "Honey, I Shrunk The Kids" was released in 1989, it became a surprise hit that spawned two sequels. However, the franchise's last installment was a short-lived TV show that ended in 2000. In February 2018, Disney+ announced plans to remake classic films, including "Honey, I Shrunk The Kids." Sadly, it appears that the project has hit a roadblock and is currently stalled.
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Josh Gad Expresses His Frustration
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Josh Gad recently shared some doubts about the reboot of Honey, I Shrunk the Kids during an interview on SiriusXM. Despite expressing frustration with the project, he still believes that there is an audience for a sequel. The future of the film remains uncertain, with the project currently on hold.
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The Project Has Been Put On Hold
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The project, first announced in 2018, saw improvements with each update over the following years. However, setbacks in the early 2020s caused delays, leading to Disney shelving the Honey, I Shrunk the Kids reboot in 2023. While a sequel is not currently in the works, it doesn't mean it won't happen in the future. As time goes by, the chances of the film being made seem to decrease.
Shrunk has not been officially canceled by Disney.
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Rick Moranis Is Slated To Reprise His Role
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Currently, there are only two confirmed actors for the Honey I Shrunk The Kids reboot. One of them is Rick Moranis, who will be playing Wayne Szalinski again. Moranis took a break after his last live-action role in 1997's Honey, We Shrunk Ourselves to focus on raising his children. Despite turning down offers to return for Ghostbusters: Afterlife, Moranis confirmed in February 2020 that he will be back for Shrunk. Additionally, Josh Gad from Frozen will be portraying an adult Nick Szalinski, Wayne's son who was originally played by Robert Oliveri.
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The news about the reboot of Honey I Shrunk The Kids may be limited, but one thing we do know is the story of the reboot. Shrunk is a sequel that follows Wayne Szalinski's son, Nick, who has become a scientist like his father. Things take a literal turn when Nick accidentally shrinks his own children and must figure out how to undo his mistake.
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It's unclear if any of the storylines from the Honey, I Shrunk The Kids TV show will be included in the Shrunk canon. This includes Nick's early ventures into science, like creating a machine to bring his deceased bunny back to life or developing an age-acceleration chemical to appear on television. Although the last movie, Honey, We Shrunk Ourselves, didn't showcase Nick or Amy, it did mention that they were heading off to college and starting their own adult lives. If a reboot of Honey, I Shrunk The Kids were to happen, it would be intriguing to see new members of the Szalinski family introduced through Wayne's son in the upcoming film Shrunk.
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Editor's P/S:
The news of Disney+'s planned reboot of "Honey, I Shrunk The Kids" has evoked mixed emotions. While the beloved film holds a special place in the hearts of many, the recent setbacks and delays have cast a shadow over the project. Josh Gad's expressions of frustration and the shelving of the reboot in 2023 have dampened the anticipation. However, the confirmation of Rick Moranis' return to the role of Wayne Szalinski and the intriguing plot details of the sequel, "Shrunk," offer a glimmer of hope.
The reboot's potential to recapture the magic of the original while introducing a new generation to the Szalinski family and their adventures is undeniable. The exploration of Nick's scientific pursuits and the introduction of new family members could add fresh dynamics to the story. However, the uncertainty surrounding the project's future leaves fans in a state of limbo, anxiously awaiting further updates and hoping that the reboot ultimately sees the light of day.
