Disney+ has unveiled the first photo of Tom Hanks as Geppetto in Robert Zemeckis’ live-action adaptation of the studio’s 1940 animated classic “Pinocchio” which debuts exclusively on the streamer this September.
The story follows a living puppet who must prove himself worthy in order to become a real boy. Geppetto is his creator, a master toymaker as well as a widower who longs for a son. Geppetto is protective of Pinocchio, prompting the boy to set out and see the world for himself.
Benjamin Evan Ainsworth voices Pinocchio, with Joseph Gordon-Levitt as Pinocchio’s guide Jiminy Cricket; Oscar nominee Cynthia Erivo as the Blue Fairy; Keegan-Michael Key as ‘Honest’ John; Oscar nominee Lorraine Bracco as the new character, Sofia the Seagull; and Luke Evans as The Coachman.
Zemeckis is directing and co-wrote the script with Chris Weitz. The project is separate from the darker, more adult stop-motion animated feature based on the property which Guillermo del Toro and Mark Gustafson are directing for Netflix.
First Look! Check out Tom Hanks as Geppetto and our beloved Pinocchio, voiced by Benjamin Evan Ainsworth. #Pinocchio is coming to #DisneyPlus this September. pic.twitter.com/mqm5j2I5jR
— Disney+ (@disneyplus) March 9, 2022
