Chris Pratt To Voice Garfield In New Animated Feature Film

Chris Pratt who is known for his role in the guardians of the galaxy will voice the lasagna-loyal, humorous strip feline Garfield in a new animated film.

Created by Jim Davis, Garfield first emerged in comics segments in 1978. The lazy, orange house cat constantly causes problems for Jon Arbuckle, his human owner, and the lovable household dog Odie.

Garfield, which made its debut in forty-one publications, currently holds the record as the most extensively syndicated comic strip globally.

Alcon entertainment in collaboration with Sony Pictures are working on the reboot of the famous animated kids’ movie.

Alcon obtained the rights from Davis, who will work as an executive producer on the film, along with Bridget McMeel. John Cohen and Steven P. Wegner produce alongside Kosove and Johnson.

DNEG Animation, which recently worked on the animated feature Ron’s Gone Wrong, will animate the film. DNEG CEO Namit Malhotra and president Tom Jacomb are also working as producers.

The script was written by Oscar nominee David Reynolds and it is directed by Mark Dindal. The pair have previously worked together on Disney’s The Emperor’s New Groove.

Garfield previously appeared on the big screen in live-action/cartoon crossed Garfield in 2004 and its sequel, 2006’s Garfield: A Tail of Two Kitties. Both movies were produced by 20th Century Fox, Bill Murray voiced the titular cat. However, the new reboot sees Chris taking over the iconic role.

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