Chris Pratt to Bring a New Spin to Garfield
The Deal
Chris Pratt—yes, the Guardians of the Galaxy dude—is taking a detour into feline territory. He’s set to voice the iconic lasagna‑loving, Monday‑hating cat Garfield* in a fresh animated feature.
From Comic Strip to Silver Screen
Garfield, created by Jim Davis in 1978, first graced comic strips and quickly became the world’s most widely syndicated gag strip.
The orange tabby, ever so lazy, has a knack for causing trouble for his owner, Jon Arbuckle.
In 2004 and 2006, the cat made his live‑action/animation cameo, with Bill Murray giving him his beloved voice.
Pratt’s Growing Voice‑Acting Roster
Pratt just dubbed Mario for the new Super Mario Bros. animated film.
He’s also lent his voice to the Lego Movie series and Onward—so this Garfield gig adds another feather to his vocal quiver.
Behind the Bones
Production is headed by Andrew Kosove and Broderick Johnson.
The screenplay, penned by Oscar nominee David Reynolds (Finding Nemo), and direction by Mark Dindal (Chicken Little), hail from the same team that joined forces on The Emperor’s New Groove.
The Cast Is Still a Mystery
Other roles haven’t been revealed yet, leaving the rest of the cast to remain under wraps.
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In a nutshell:* Chris Pratt is ready to make Garfield purr into our hearts again—this time with a voice that’s both playful and unexpectedly charismatic. The film promises a mix of classic wit and contemporary charm, all packaged in a fresh animated package.
