The Garfield movie trailer unveils the initial glimpse of Chris Pratt's legendary feline

It's been nearly two decades since Bill Murray lent his voice to Garfield in the 2004 film "Garfield: The Movie." Now, the beloved lasagna-loving cat is set for a cinematic comeback with Chris Pratt, known for his role in "Guardians of the Galaxy," taking on the mantle of the iconic character. Ahead of its anticipated release in May 2024, fans have been treated to the inaugural glimpse of the new CG-animated movie through its first trailer.

Initially announced in 2016, the latest rendition of Jim Davis' renowned feline gained momentum in November 2021 with the revelation of Chris Pratt as the lead. Following the footsteps of Murray and the legendary Lorenzo Music, Pratt's casting, announced almost concurrently with his role as Mario in "The Super Mario Bros. Movie," faced scrutiny on the internet. However, as the first look at Pratt's portrayal surfaced, fans are forming fresh opinions and are sure to express them on social media soon.

Before the trailer release, fans got a sneak peek at the revamped Garfield with a first-look image unveiled at the end of October, coinciding with National Cat Day. Given Garfield's iconic status, any alteration to his appearance would be a bold move. Fortunately, the new version aligns closely with previous iterations spanning comic books, TV shows, movies, and games over the past 47 years.

Similar to "The Super Mario Bros. Movie," Garfield boasts an impressive ensemble cast lending their voices to various characters. Alongside Pratt as Garfield, the lineup includes Nicholas Hoult, Ving Rhames, Hannah Waddingham, Brett Goldstein, Bowen Yang, Cecily Strong, and Samuel L. Jackson.

While the box office landscape remains unpredictable, even for beloved characters, Garfield aims to capture attention akin to the success of "The Super Mario Bros. Movie." The film, slated for a late May release around the Memorial Day weekend in 2024, is poised to appeal to families and draw in both older and newer fans with Garfield's timeless humor. Directed by Mark Dindal and scripted by Paul A. Kaplan, Mark Torgove, and David Reynolds, this family comedy is set for an exclusive release in theaters on May 24, 2024. The production team includes John Cohen, Broderick Johnson, Andrew A. Kosove, Steven P. Wegner, Craig Sost, Namit Malhotra, and Crosby Clyse. Noteworthy executive producers (EPs) encompass Garfield creator Jim Davis, Bridget McMeel, David Reynolds, Scott Parish, Carl Rogers, Simon Hedges, Chris Pflug, Louis Koo, Steve Sarowitz, Justin Baldwin, and Peter Luo.

FAQs:

Who has given voice to Garfield in the Garfield movie?
Chris Pratt has voiced Garfield in the Garfield movie.

Who all are there in the cast of Garfield movie?
The movie features Chris Pratt as Garfield, and the lineup includes Nicholas Hoult, Ving Rhames, Hannah Waddingham, Brett Goldstein, Bowen Yang, Cecily Strong, and Samuel L. Jackson.