What do you get when you make a wish on a star?
Apparently, a sneak peek ofTom Hanks as Geppetto. On March 9, Disney+ released a first look of its upcoming all-new live action Pinocchio, which stars Hanks as the woodcarver we all know and love, who builds and treats the puppet as if he were his own son. Directed by Robert Zemeckis, will be a “retelling of the beloved tale of a wooden puppet who embarks on a thrilling adventure to become a real boy,” according to the movie’s description.
Along with Hanks, the A-list cast includes Benjamin Evan AinsworthPinocchio Joseph Gordon-Levitt as Jiminy Cricket, Pinocchio’s guide and “conscience,” Cynthia Erivo as the Blue Fairy, Keegan-Michael Key as “Honest” John, Lorraine BraccoSofia, the Seagull is a new character Luke Evans The Coachman.
It Jackie LevineAndJack Rapke–executive produced series is set to premiere on Disney+ this September.