Alice in Wonderland and Peter Pan are brother and sister in the new fantasy film 'Come Away'&nbsp;that puts a new spin on two of the best-known British children’s classic stories.

And that’s not all. Both Peter and Alice are played by multi-racial young actors, with David Oyelowo playing their father and Angelina Jolie playing their mother in turn of the 20th century England.

“They are iconic characters in beloved fairy tales, but we’ve never seen them put together,” said Oyelowo, best known for playing American civil rights activist Martin Luther King Jr, in 'Selma'.

“These are fictional fantasy characters that race is not something that is tied to their representation on film,” he added. “I think there are far more people who are going to celebrate what we do in this film than the few and small voices who take umbrage with it.”

'Come Away'&nbsp;is released in US&nbsp;movie theaters on Friday and in the UK&nbsp;on December 4.

Director Brenda Chapman said she was initially looking to cast a white man in the role, until Oyelowo’s name came up.

“This is something new. And it opens up the world to so many more people (by making) these characters more relatable,” said Chapman, who described herself as a middle-aged white woman.

Keira Chansa said the chance to play the young Alice was refreshing.

“I’ve always watched the films and read the books, and it was always a white girl,” she said. “So to be able to experience it, to be somebody who looks like me, is a big change in the world and makes a big difference.” 
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Alice in Wonderland and Peter Pan are brother and sister in the new fantasy film 'Come Away' that puts a new spin on two of the best-known British children’s classic stories.

Alice in Wonderland and Peter Pan are brother and sister in the new fantasy film 'Come Away' that puts a new spin on two of the best-known British children’s classic stories. And that’s not all. Both Peter and Alice are played by multi-racial young actors, with David Oyelowo playing their father and Angelina Jolie playing their mother in turn of the 20th century England. “They are iconic characters in beloved fairy tales, but we’ve never seen them put together,” said Oyelowo, best known for playing American civil rights activist Martin Luther King Jr, in 'Selma'. “These are fictional fantasy characters that race is not something that is tied to their representation on film,” he added. “I think there are far more people who are going to celebrate what we do in this film than the few and small voices who take umbrage with it.” 'Come Away' is released in US movie theaters on Friday and in the UK on December 4. Director Brenda Chapman said she was initially looking to cast a white man in the role, until Oyelowo’s name came up. “This is something new. And it opens up the world to so many more people (by making) these characters more relatable,” said Chapman, who described herself as a middle-aged white woman. Keira Chansa said the chance to play the young Alice was refreshing. “I’ve always watched the films and read the books, and it was always a white girl,” she said. “So to be able to experience it, to be somebody who looks like me, is a big change in the world and makes a big difference.”

'Come Away' lets Alice in Wonderland, Peter Pan take flight with multiracial cast

Hollywood stars Angelina Jolie and David Oyelowo are in negotiations to star in fantasy drama "Come Away".&nbsp;

The project will mark the live-action debut of Brenda Chapman, the Oscar-winning director and co-writer of the Pixar film "Brave."

Marissa Kate Goodhill is writing the script.

If things materialise, Jolie and Oyelowo will play the parents of the brother and sister who became the protagonists of "Alice in Wonderland" and "Peter Pan."

When their older brother dies in a tragic accident, they seek to save their parents from despairing over the losses? and are then forced to choose between home and imagination.

"Angelina and David are going to bring a beautiful chemistry and depth to this magical story, giving audiences a wonderful step outside the expected," Chapman said.

Oyelowo, Leesa Kahn, James Spring and Andrea Keir are producing and Michelle Manning will be executive producer.&nbsp;

Makers are planning to shoot initially in the UK, with Jolie joining the team in Los Angeles later.&nbsp;

Jolie and Oyelowo will play the parents of the brother and sister

Hollywood stars Angelina Jolie and David Oyelowo are in negotiations to star in fantasy drama "Come Away". The project will mark the live-action debut of Brenda Chapman, the Oscar-winning director and co-writer of the Pixar film "Brave." Marissa Kate Goodhill is writing the script. If things materialise, Jolie and Oyelowo will play the parents of the brother and sister who became the protagonists of "Alice in Wonderland" and "Peter Pan." When their older brother dies in a tragic accident, they seek to save their parents from despairing over the losses? and are then forced to choose between home and imagination. "Angelina and David are going to bring a beautiful chemistry and depth to this magical story, giving audiences a wonderful step outside the expected," Chapman said. Oyelowo, Leesa Kahn, James Spring and Andrea Keir are producing and Michelle Manning will be executive producer. Makers are planning to shoot initially in the UK, with Jolie joining the team in Los Angeles later.

Angelina Jolie, David Oyelowo in talks to star in 'Come Away'

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'Come Away' lets Alice in Wonderland, Peter Pan take flight with multiracial cast

Angelina Jolie, David Oyelowo in talks to star in 'Come Away'