Get ready to experience the JELLICLE BALL like never before as an all new film adaptation of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s legendary hit Cats the Musical is set to hit the big screen Christmas 2019 from Universal Pictures.
This new film version of CATS will be directed by Oscar winner Tom Hooper (who previously directed the film version of Les Miserables – Musical) and choreography by Wayne McGregor (of the Royal Ballet). Along with the iconic Andrew Lloyd Webber songs, the film will feature an all new screenplay by Billy Elliot the Musical screenwriter Lee Hall. In addition, it will feature a full all-star cast consisting of…
Oscar winner Jennifer Hudson taking on the iconic role of “Grizabella The Glamour Cat”,
Taylor Swift,
James Corden,
and Ian McKellen.
No word has been said on which roles that Swift, Corden, and McKellen will be playing in the film.
This will also mark as the 2nd major filmed production of CATS. The musical was previously made as a direct-to-video production based on Sir Trevor Nunn and Gillian Lynne’s original stage production. It was filmed at London’s Adelphi Theatre. Captured on screen by David Mamet, the filmed production featured…
Elaine Paige reprising the role of “Grizabella” (the role she made famous originally in London’s West End),
Ken Page reprising the role of “Old Deuteronomy” (the role he made famous originating on Broadway),
and Sir John Mills as “Gus The Theatrical Cat”.
Not only the direct-to-video production of CATS was released to video, it was also aired on Great Performances l PBS in 1999 which also brought more people to see the show on Broadway and across the country.
Will this new CATS film become a MEMORY many of us will never forget?
Jennifer Hudson, Taylor Swift, James Corden, and Ian McKellen will star in the Andrew Lloyd Webber adaptation.
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