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Curiosity about Garfield’s origin and how he crossed paths with Jon Arbuckle, not to mention the introduction of pizza into his life, is finally going to be satisfied with the release of the new trailer for Columbia Pictures and Alcon Entertainment’s “The Garfield Movie.”
Directed by Mark Dindal and written by Paul A. Kaplan, Mark Torgove, and David Reynolds, the film boasts an impressive cast featuring Chris Pratt as the voice of the iconic lasagna-loving cat, Garfield, and Samuel L. Jackson lending his vocal talents to Garfield’s long-lost father, a streetwise feline named Vic.
The storyline takes a hilarious turn as Garfield, known for despising Mondays and indulging in his love for lasagna, is thrust into a wild outdoor adventure after an unexpected reunion with his scruffy street cat father, Vic. Alongside his canine companion Odie, Garfield finds himself in the midst of a high-stakes heist, challenging their pampered lives.
Joining the cast are notable names such as Hannah Waddingham, Ving Rhames, Nicholas Hoult, Cecily Strong, Harvey Guillén, Brett Goldstein, and Bowen Yang. The film is produced by a stellar lineup, including John Cohen, Broderick Johnson, Andrew A. Kosove, Steven P. Wegner, Craig Sost, Namit Malhotra, and Crosby Clyse. Executive producers include Jim Davis, Bridget McMeel, David Reynolds, Scott Parish, Carl Rogers, Simon Hedges, Chris Pflug, Louis Koo, Steve Sarowitz, Justin Baldoni, and Peter Luo.
Acquiring rights from Garfield’s creator, Jim Davis, Alcon Entertainment brings this animated film to life in collaboration with DNEG Animation, with global distribution handled by Sony Pictures/Columbia Pictures. Brace yourselves for a feline-filled escapade when “The Garfield Movie” hits theaters on May 24, 2024. It’s a date for all Garfield enthusiasts to mark on their calendars.
