TOM AND JERRY Live-Action Hybrid Movie Production Date And Lead Shortlist Reportedly Revealed

TOM AND JERRY Live-Action Hybrid Movie Production Date And Lead Shortlist Reportedly Revealed

It seems as though Warner Bros.' planned Tom and Jerry adaptation is speeding to the starting point. With a reported summer shoot in mind, it's time for the cat and mouse games to begin. Check it out...

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By Dragonsfoe - Mar 15, 2019 05:03 AM EST
Filed Under: Animated Features
Source: The GWW
Director Tim Story (Fantastic Four) has been hard at work on a faithful adaptation for Tom and Jerry. While the crew have been sounding very optimistic since the movie's announcement, it is hard to ignore the hurdles the film will have to make to get people on board. With the shifting optimism regarding Detective Pikachu, Warner Bros. will be hoping for the same type of outcome.

The GWW, who has had a great track record with production dates, is reporting that Tom and Jerry is eyeing a June 1, 2019 start. This would put the cartoon adaptation on pace for its 2021 release.

Casting for the female lead has reportedly begun as well, and the outlet reckons the studio has shown interest in Olivia Cooke (Ready Player One), Zoey Deutch (Why Him?) and Kelly Marie Tran (Star Wars: The Last Jedi).

Are you excited for Tom and Jerry?
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ThunderThighs
ThunderThighs - 3/15/2019, 5:41 AM
LittleSween
LittleSween - 3/15/2019, 5:45 AM
I'm cautiously optimistic about this. Remember seeing some leaked production art a while ago, where Tom and Jerry are portrayed through traditional animation like Roger Rabbit. Instead of this whole Alvin/Smurfs/Sonic angle.
Tim Story aint exactly got the best track record for entertaining movies though
KWilly
KWilly - 3/15/2019, 6:18 AM
Problem with Tom and Jerry, is that they’re not the type of characters you could really extend into an hour length film (and make it good). And if you put too much focus on the human character, then you just missed the point of Tom & Jerry. Add the fact that the Fantastic 4 director is doing this...
blitzkreg
blitzkreg - 3/15/2019, 6:59 AM
They are going to butcher my favorite cartoon ever. I would rather see a sequel to 1988's who framed Roger Rabbit. Long over due.
Jayman627
Jayman627 - 3/15/2019, 7:17 AM
Tom and Jerry works for the very reason that it’s short cartoon sketches, I’m just not sure if it would work dragging it out to 90minutes? Granted I’ll keep an open mind but ya i’m not sure about this one?
L0RDbuckethead
L0RDbuckethead - 3/15/2019, 7:23 AM
This movie is going to be terrible.
GhostDog
GhostDog - 3/15/2019, 7:40 AM
No point and even the lead actress choices suck.
Sloppywhopper
Sloppywhopper - 3/15/2019, 7:41 AM
Why? Just Why?
kirbyfan
kirbyfan - 3/15/2019, 8:09 AM
No, but Bugs Bunny would be cool!
Reeds2Much
Reeds2Much - 3/15/2019, 9:01 AM

tugboy
tugboy - 3/15/2019, 9:07 AM
This will be great
Lostcause
Lostcause - 3/15/2019, 9:29 AM
I...I...will pay to see this. I'm gonna walk right through the cow pastures on the way to the theater. Sneak some treat in.
Feralwookiee
Feralwookiee - 3/15/2019, 10:36 AM
I stopped reading at "Director Tim Story (Fantastic Four)". 🤣
RedSheep
RedSheep - 3/15/2019, 4:08 PM
Is it going to be 2D? I'd be slightly interested if that was the case. A 3D Tom & Jerry wouldn't work.
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