Disney’s live-action “Pinocchio” movie, starring Tom Hanks as Geppetto, has finally gotten a release window. The Mickey Mouse company had an earnings call on Wednesday: Disney Day, November 10. Disney Chief Financial Officer Kristine McCarthy revealed the plans for “Pinocchio” and other upcoming films.
Pinocchio 2022: Cast and Plot!
Like most Disney retellings, “Pinocchio” is set to feature an all-star cast led by Tom Hanks and Benjamin Evan Ainsworth. Many roles are still being delved out by studio executives, but casting reports from Deadline have helped provide a good idea of what to expect come next year. Keegan-Michael Key will serve as the voice of Honest John, an anthropomorphic fox, and co-villain of the movie.
An official synopsis for “Pinocchio” has yet to be announced. But the original 1940 film centered around Pinocchio’s quest to become “a real boy” after being given a chance to do so by the Blue Fairy. Only after proving himself to be “brave, truthful, and unselfish” would he be able to achieve this fate. Along the way, Pinocchio is famously forced to avoid telling lies other than his nose will grow. The original movie is still one of the studio’s most profitable animated features, with a lifetime gross of over $120 million. The story is based on the 1883 children’s novel “The Adventures of Pinocchio” by Italian writer Carlo Collodi.
Pinocchio 2022: Trailer and Release date!
The filming for the film began on the 31st of January, 2020 in Portland, Oregon, and concluded within a period of five months. The film was announced to be released in the year 2021. But currently, it is shifted to 2022 due to a pandemic. Here’s the official trailer that has been released by Disney!
Check out the trailer here:
In an interview, studio execs confirmed that “Pinocchio” is expected to air on Disney+ sometime between July and September 2022.
It’s currently unclear whether “Pinocchio” will be offered on Disney+ for free or with a viewing fee, only that the film will be landing on the streaming platform on Day 1 of its release.