Disney+’s upcoming live-action Pinocchio has just released a new trailer, poster, and photos ahead of the film’s September 8, 2022 (“Disney+ Day”) premiere. The new two-minute trailer shows the moment when the wooden toy surprises his dad, Geppetto, by walking, talking, and acting like a real boy. The second trailer also shows the start of Pinocchio’s adventures as he leaves the safety of Geppetto’s toy shop, heads to school, and winds up with Stromboli’s puppet show.
Oscar winner Robert Zemeckis directs a cast that includes Oscar winner Tom Hanks (Forrest Gump, Philadelphia) as the woodcarver Geppetto. Benjamin Evan Ainsworth (The Haunting of Bly Manor) voices the title character; Joseph Gordon-Levitt (Super Pumped) voices Jiminy Cricket, who serves as Pinocchio’s guide as well as his “conscience”; two-time Oscar nominee Cynthia Erivo (Harriet) is the Blue Fairy; and Keegan-Michael Key (Schmigadoon!) is Honest John.
Oscar nominee Lorraine Bracco (Goodfellas) is Sofia the Seagull, Kyanne Lamaya is Fabiana, Jaquita Ta’Le as her marionette Sabina, Giuseppe Battiston (Trust) is Señor Stromboli, and Lewin Lloyd (His Dark Materials) is Lampwick.
In addition to starring as the Blue Fairy, Cynthia Erivo will perform the classic song “When You Wish Upon a Star.” Academy Award nominees Alan Silvestri and Glen Ballard are composing new original songs specifically for the 2022 live-action film.
Director Robert Zemeckis co-wrote the screenplay with Chris Weitz. Zemeckis, Chris Weitz, Derek Hogue, and Andrew Miano produce, with Jack Rapke, Jacqueline Levine, Jeremy Johns, and Paul Weitz executive producing.
