Disney Developing Live-Action Tinker Bell Series

Disney is developing a live-action drama series centered on the iconic fairy Tinker Bell from Peter Pan, marking a new television adaptation of one of its foundational characters. Titled Tink, the project is being written and executive produced by Liz Heldens and Bridget Carpenter, who previously collaborated on the NBC series Friday Night Lights. The effort comes from Disney's 20th Television and is described by an individual familiar with the matter as a priority for the company, though it remains in very early stages with no plot details or casting announcements available.

Heldens, currently co-showrunner on ABC's Will Trent as it enters its fourth season, brings extensive experience in television drama. Her credits include creating and executive producing series such as Mercy, Deception, The Passage, Camp and The Big Leap, as well as serving as an executive producer on Fox's The Orville and Hulu's The Dropout. Carpenter, known for creating Hulu's 11.22.63 based on Stephen King's novel, has written and produced for shows including Only Murders in the Building, Parenthood, Westworld, King Shaka and The Red Road. The two writers, longtime collaborators, will executive produce...