Disney+ Working On a New Film Based On Book ‘Aloha Rodeo’
We’ve got word on a brand new project being developed for Disney+ and based on a popular book! Aloha Rodeo has been given the greenlight. The project will tell the true story of three paniolos (Hawaiian Cowboys) who travelled from Hawaii to Wyoming back in 1908 to compete in the Frontier Days Championship Roping Competition.
What started off as a novelty quickly turned into an astounding competition as the paniolos performed feats never before seen on the mainland! So far, on a few details have been released regarding the project. We know know that it will be a live-action film and Chris Kekaniokalani Bright has joined the project to adapt the book for Disney+. We also know that the project will be produced by Jeremy Latcham.
The blurb for the book reads as follows:
“In August 1908, three unknown riders arrived in Cheyenne, Wyoming, their hats adorned with wildflowers, to compete in the world’s greatest rodeo. Steer-roping virtuoso Ikua Purdy and his cousins Jack Low and Archie Ka’au’a had travelled 4,200 miles from Hawaii, of all places, to test themselves against the toughest riders in the West. Dismissed by whites, who considered themselves the only true cowboys, the native Hawaiians would astonish the country, returning home champions—and American legends.”
The book was written by David Wolman and Julian Smith.
Bright’s involvement with the project is big news as it marks one of his biggest jobs to date. Previously he worked on the spec for Conviction which was eventually picked up by Warner Brothers.
As of going to print, there is no news yet on when the film will go into production or make its debut but we will be following this story closely and promise to let you know as soon as we know more!
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Source: Deadline