Peter Rabbit (film)

Peter Rabbit

Teaser poster
Directed by Will Gluck
Produced by
  • Will Gluck
  • Zareh Nalbandian
Written by
  • Will Gluck
  • Rob Lieber
Based on Peter Rabbit
by Beatrix Potter
Starring
Cinematography Peter Menzies Jr.
Production
company
Distributed by Columbia Pictures[1]
Release date
  • February 9, 2018 (2018-02-09) (US)
Country United States[3]
Language English
Budget $50 million[4]

Peter Rabbit is an upcoming 2018 3D live-action/CGI animated adventure comedy film directed by Will Gluck and written by Gluck and Rob Lieber, based on the stories of the character of the same name created by Beatrix Potter. The film features James Corden as the voice of Peter Rabbit, with Daisy Ridley, Elizabeth Debicki and Margot Robbie in additional voice roles, and live-action roles played by Rose Byrne, Domhnall Gleeson and Sam Neill. The film is scheduled to be released on February 9, 2018.

Cast

Live-action cast

Voice cast

Production

On April 17, 2015, production for the film was revealed through leaked emails as a result of the Sony Pictures Entertainment hack.[5] On December 22, 2015, Sony Pictures Animation officially announced the animated adaptation of the character Peter Rabbit created by Beatrix Potter.[6] On August 4, 2016, it was reported that Will Gluck would be directing the live-action/animated film from a script by Gluck and Rob Lieber, with James Corden cast to voice Peter Rabbit and Rose Byrne to play one of the live-action roles.[7] Gluck will also be producing the film along with Zareh Nalbandian of Animal Logic, which will be providing the visual effects and animation for the film.[7] On September 26, 2016, Daisy Ridley and Elizabeth Debicki had joined the cast, with the live-action production scheduled to commence in Sydney, Australia in January 2017.[8][9][10] On October 18, Domhnall Gleeson was cast as Mr McGregor, known for chasing rabbits out of his vegetable garden, and on October 24, Margot Robbie joined the cast, expected to voice a bunny.[11][12]

Filming

On December 18, 2016, a first image of the title character, along with the movie's logo, had been revealed.[13] Production began in December 2016.[14][15] Live-action scenes were filmed at Centennial Park in Sydney.[16] In March 2017, filming took place at Central railway station, Sydney which was depicted as London Paddington station.[17] In April 2017, a film crew were seen in Ambleside and Windermere in the Lake District. A local toy shop on Compston Road, Ambleside was adapted to be Mr McGregors'.

Release

Peter Rabbit was originally scheduled to be released on March 23, 2018, but it was moved up to February 9, 2018. [6]

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 "Film releases". Variety Insight. Retrieved May 9, 2017.
  2. ↑ McCue, Michelle (September 28, 2016). "James Corden, Rose Byrne and Daisy Ridley To Star In Live Action Peter Rabbit Movie". WeAreMovieGeeks. Retrieved October 29, 2016.
  3. ↑ "Peter Rabbit (2018)". AllMovie. Retrieved May 9, 2017.
  4. ↑ Pressburg, Matt (July 17, 2017). "Why Sony, LStar Movie Finance Deal Fell Apart: Flops, 'Ghostbusters' and Feet on Desk (Exclusive)". TheWrap. Retrieved July 19, 2017.
  5. ↑ Tweedie, Steven (April 17, 2015). "Leaked Sony emails reveal 'Peter Rabbit' feature film is in the works". Business Insider. Retrieved October 31, 2016.
  6. 1 2 Perry, Spencer (December 22, 2015). "Emoji Movie, Animated Spider-Man and Peter Rabbit Get Release Dates". ComingSoon.net. Retrieved December 23, 2015.
  7. 1 2 Kit, Borys; Siegel, Tatiana (August 4, 2016). "James Corden, Rose Byrne in Talks to Star in Sony's 'Peter Rabbit'". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved August 7, 2016.
  8. ↑ Kroll, Justin (September 26, 2016). "Daisy Ridley, Elizabeth Debicki Join ‘Peter Rabbit’ Live-Action/Animated Pic (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved September 27, 2016.
  9. ↑ Gaul, Lou (October 14, 2016). "'Wish' list: Bruce Willis to fill Charles Bronson's shoes". Burlington County Times. Retrieved October 30, 2016.
  10. ↑ Evry, Max (September 26, 2016). "Peter Rabbit Movie Coming from Columbia Pictures". ComingSoon.net. Retrieved October 30, 2016.
  11. ↑ Galuppo, Mia (October 18, 2016). "Domhnall Gleeson to Play Mr McGregor in Live-Action 'Peter Rabbit'". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved October 22, 2016.
  12. ↑ Kit, Borys; Ford, Rebecca (October 24, 2016). "Margot Robbie in Talks to Join 'Peter Rabbit' Film (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved October 25, 2016.
  13. ↑ "Peter Rabbit Images Offers First Look at New Beatrix Potter Adaptation - Screen Rant". December 18, 2016. Retrieved December 19, 2016.
  14. ↑ "PETER RABBIT". Retrieved December 30, 2016.
  15. ↑ Anderton, Ethan (December 17, 2016). "Peter Rabbit First Look Photo Shows Off The Bunny Voice by James Corden". Slashfilm. Retrieved January 11, 2017.
  16. ↑ "Rose Byrne, look alike body double, Domhnall Gleeson begin filming for Peter Rabbit in Centennial Park". The Daily Telegraph. January 10, 2017. Retrieved January 11, 2017.
  17. ↑ These new signs at Central station are freaking Sydneysiders out Smoothfm March 8, 2017
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