Universal Pictures just released the new Cats trailer online and it looks like the Internet has reacted. James Corden, Judi Dench, Jason Derulo, Idris Elba, Jennifer Hudson, Ian McKellen, Taylor Swift, and Rebel Wilson are amongst the cast of the film, which also introduces Royal Ballet principal dancer Francesca Hayward in her feature film debut.
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Now, I’m not all that bothered by what I’ve seen so far, and look forward to seeing the film before I make a judgement.
Tom Hooper (The King’s Speech) directs the new film which is based on Old Possum’s Book of Practical Cats by T.S. Eliot, and the musical “Cats” by Andrew Lloyd Webber
Featuring Lloyd Webber’s iconic music and a world-class cast of dancers under the guidance of Tony-winning choreographer Andy Blankenbuehler (Hamilton, In the Heights), the film reimagines the musicalfor a new generation with spectacular production design, state-of-the-art technology, and dance styles ranging from classical ballet to contemporary, hip-hop to jazz, street dance to tap.
The film also stars Robbie Fairchild (Broadway’s An American in Paris), Laurie Davidson (Will), hip-hop dance sensation Les Twins (Larry and Laurent Bourgeois), acclaimed dancer Mette Towley (featured in videos for Rihanna and Pharrell Williams’ N.E.R.D.), Royal Ballet principal dancer Steven McRae, and rising-star singer Bluey Robinson.
One of the longest-running shows in West End and Broadway history, the stage musical “Cats” received its world premiere at the New London Theatre in 1981, where it played for 21 years and earned the Olivier and Evening Standard Awards for Best Musical. In 1983, the Broadway production became the recipient of seven Tony Awards, including Best Musical, and ran for an extraordinary 18 years. Since opening in London in 1981, “Cats” has continuously appeared on stage around the globe, to date having played to 81 million people in more than fifty countries and in nineteen languages. It is one of the most successful musicals of all time.
This is the final trailer for Cats before it is unleashed into cinemas next month. The film dances into cinemas from 20th December. Watch the new Cats trailer below.
