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.