Alice in Wonderland Musical in the Works — Production Crews Should Get Ready for a Wonderland Build‑out

Studio insiders confirm that Sabrina Carpenter is set to lead and produce a brand‑new musical feature inspired by Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland for Universal Pictures. This untitled production will be written and directed by Lorene Scafaria — known for her work on Hustlers and Succession — and counts Marc Platt (via his Marc Platt Productions) along with Alloy Entertainment’s Alloy Entertainment as producers.

At this stage the project is in early pre‑production, which means the window for above‑ and below‑the‑line crew hiring is opening soon. So far, no firm start date or filming location has been publicly announced. However, the musical’s scope, the pedigree of its team, and Universal’s backing suggest a robust build‑out that will demand a full capsule of departments as the project moves forward.

For art and set‑construction crews this could mean creating revamped Wonderland locales: imaginative back‑drops — whimsical, surreal, and perhaps Victorian‑inflected — that support musical numbers, fantasy sequences, and dramatic storytelling. Expect a heavy need for scenic carpenters, set dressers, and prop artisans skilled at transforming sound stages or outdoor sites into a fantastical landscape worthy of the Alice legacy.

Camera, lighting, grip, and electric departments should be preparing for a wide scope of work — musical cinematography, choreographed dance numbers, possible elaborate tracking or crane shots that bring Wonderland to life, and perhaps heavy use of green‑screen or mixed sets depending on visual effects approach. Given the scale and musical demands, a strong grip & electric crew will be essential.

Costume, hair & makeup teams will also be high on demand. With a musical adaptation, expect a creative wardrobe push — stylized character outfits, period‑inspired or surreal costume design, potentially creature‑ or character‑driven looks (depending on which Wonderland characters are included). Makeup, wigs, prosthetics — maybe even creature makeup — could all be in play, giving makeup departments a chance to shine.

Visual effects, post‑production editorial, sound design/recording teams, and choreography coordinators are likely to see early hiring interest, especially if the musical leans into fantastical or surreal imagery, dance‑heavy sequences, and musical storytelling. Coordinating practical sets with VFX, handling multiple musical numbers, integrating sound and picture — all of these will be vital post‑production tasks.

Casting beyond the lead has not been announced yet. Background extras, featured dancers, ensemble performers, and day players will likely be required once full breakdowns go out. Casting coordinators, extras agencies, and background casting teams should be primed to respond as soon as calls are posted.

For any production professional — from art‑department crews to post‑production editors — now is an opportune moment to prep. Get your resumes polished, reels updated, availabilities cleared, and gear ready. As the musical moves from concept toward production, early movers often get the jump on first-call hiring.

Subscribing to a trusted industry resource like ProductionList.com will help you stay ahead: through verified production‑office contacts, early crew call alerts, department‑head updates, casting notices, and schedule changes or confirmations once they go live. This Alice‑in‑Wonderland musical — with a strong creative team, studio backing and musical ambition — could be one of the more significant and visible productions of the coming year. Stay ready.

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