In January 2021, Luke Evans joined the cast as the Coachman and Oakes Fegley entered early negotiations to play Lampwick. Hanks reportedly reached out to director Robert Zemeckis for the role after reading the script the two have previously worked together in the films Forrest Gump (1994), Cast Away (2000), and The Polar Express (2004). In August 2020, Hanks rejoined the project. On November 29, 2018, it was reported that Tom Hanks was in early talks to play Geppetto in the film, but passed on the project after King's departing.

Top row: Tom Hanks (left), Cynthia Erivo and Luke Evans play Geppetto, The Blue Fairy and The Coachman.Д«ottom row: Joseph Gordon-Levitt (left), Keegan-Michael Key and Lorraine Bracco voice Jiminy Cricket, 'Honest' John Worthington Foulfellow and Sofia the Seagull. It was also reported that Jack Rapke and Jackie Levine will serve as executive producers. On January 24, 2020, it was confirmed that Zemeckis will direct the film and write a new script with Weitz. On October 18, 2019, it was reported that Robert Zemeckis was in talks to direct the film, while the film's latest version of the screenplay was reported to have been written by Weitz, King, and Farnaby, with Weitz and Milano still being attached to the project as producers. However, on January 13, 2019, it was reported that King left the film due to 'family reasons', while Disney was announced to be searching for a new director for the project. In November 2018, Simon Farnaby was reported to have worked on a new draft for the film. Though Jack Thorne was announced to be re-writing Weitz's script, Weitz revealed on August 21, 2018, that the script was still being developed, as well as that production was set to take place in England and Italy during 2019. On February 20, 2018, it was announced that Paul King was set to direct the film, while Andrew Milano was announced to be co-producing the film alongside Weitz, and production was expected to begin in late 2018. On November 13, 2017, Mendes stepped down as the director. On May 22, 2017, it was announced that Chris Weitz will replace Hedges as screenwriter, as well as serve as a producer, while Sam Mendes was in talks to direct the project. Peter Hedges was reported to be writing the film's script. On April 8, 2015, it was announced that Walt Disney Pictures is developing a live-action adaptation of the 1940 animated film Pinocchio. Geppetto's pets, Figaro the Cat and Cleo the Goldfish, are also set to appear.Дirector/co-writer Robert Zemeckis (left) and co-writer/co-producer Chris Weitz.

Lorraine Bracco as Sofia the Seagull, a friendly seagull who befriends Jiminy and another new character created for the film.

He's always accompanied by his silent cat friend Gideon.

Keegan-Michael Key as 'Honest' John Worthington Foulfellow, a deceptive, anthropomorphic red fox who cons Pinocchio.

Joseph Gordon-Levitt as Jiminy Cricket, a cheerful, intelligent, and wisecracking cricket, who acts as Pinocchio's 'conscience'.

Benjamin Evan Ainsworth as Pinocchio, a wooden puppet carved by Geppetto, and brought to life by the Blue Fairy.

Sheila Atim as Signora Vitelli, a new character created for the film.

Lewin Lloyd as Lampwick, a mischievous boy who Pinocchio befriends on his way to Pleasure Island.

Giuseppe Battiston as Stromboli, a cruel and greedy puppeteer, who intends to force Pinocchio to perform onstage in order to make money.

Kyanne Lamaya as Fabiana and her marionette Sabina.

Luke Evans as The Coachman, the sly owner and operator of Pleasure Island.

Cynthia Erivo as The Blue Fairy, who brings Pinocchio to life, and promises to turn him into a real boy if he proves himself brave, truthful, and unselfish.

Tom Hanks as Geppetto, a kindhearted but lonely woodcarver and toymaker who builds and raises Pinocchio as if he were his real son.

A wooden puppet comes to live the life of adventure.

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