#Plot, Cast, and Everything Else We Know
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“Plot, Cast, and Everything Else We Know”
Fantasy-horror mastermind Guillermo del Toro is set to direct a stop-motion animated feature that will show a decidedly darker take on the puppet who dreams of being a real boy. For starters, the story is reportedly set in 1930s Fascist Italy, so del Toro is clearly taking full advantage of the story’s Italian roots. The tale of a wooden puppet who comes to life seems like it is right in this director’s wheelhouse. There are a number of ways the story could go, all of which would likely be far darker than the original 1940 Disney film.
Now let’s look at everything we know about Guillermo del Toro’s Pinocchio. How will the film stand on its own and differentiate itself from Disney’s live-action reboot? Who will be voicing the iconic characters? When and where will the film be released? And what else should we know about this potential horror movie version of Pinocchio?
Pinocchio: The Plot
For an idea of just how different del Toro’s Pinocchio will be, just look at the setting: 1930s Italy during the rise of Mussolini. The character of Pinocchio originates from an 1883 book by Italian author Carlo Collodi, so the setting of Italy is not new. The original Disney animated film was also set in Italy. Interestingly, that animated film was released in 1940, just as World War II was getting underway. However, in both the original story and Disney film, the story took place around the 19th century in small Italian villages. That is a bit of a different atmosphere than a nation barreling toward the Second World War. Of course, the dark and twisted is a hallmark of del Toro, so we should have expected nothing less.
Aside from the glaring change in setting, the story at its core remains the same. Pinocchio is a puppet who dreams of being a real boy. Unlike the wholesome family movies, this version of Pinocchio isn’t really interested in “being good.” The puppet-turned-real-boy will reportedly focus his attention on causing mischief and playing tricks on others. However, Pinocchio will also struggle with his identity as he tries to live up to the expectations of his master Geppetto.
Del Toro’s films are well known for humanizing characters that may initially be seen as “freaks.” It looks like his tale of Pinocchio will follow that same path, telling a darker tale but ultimately keeping the focus on the inherent humanity of the titular puppet.
Pinocchio: The Cast
The role of Pinocchio will be played by newcomer Gregory Mann. Obi-Wan Kenobi star Ewan McGregor will be voicing the Cricket, named Sebastian J. Cricket here, rather than Disney’s Jiminy Cricket. Master Geppetto is voiced by Harry Potter franchise and Game of Thrones actor David Bradley. Tilda Swinton is playing the Fairy with Turquoise Hair, who initially grants Pinocchio’s wish to become a real boy.
Christoph Waltz is the Fox, a conman who swindles Pinocchio. Ron Perlman will voice the Podesta, a high-ranking officer in the government, and Cate Blanchett is taking the role of Spezzatura the Monkey. Tim Blake Nelson is the antagonist, The Coachmen, who sells Pinocchio into forced labor. Stranger Things’ Finn Wolfhard is Lampwick, a friend Pinocchio meets on the way. John Turturro plays Master Cherry, who finds the block of wood that Pinocchio is carved from and gives it to Geppetto. British actor Burn Gorman is the Carabiniere, a law enforcement officer who catches Pinocchio after escaping.
These are the stars that are confirmed as of now; more information and casting announcements will likely follow in the coming weeks and months.
Guillermo del Toro’s Passion Project
Telling the story of Pinocchio has always been a passion project for del Toro, though the road to the big screen was not an easy one. First announced in 2008, the film went through early development for several years, with a release eyed for 2013 or 2014. However, those years came and went, and the film went into limbo until it was resurrected in 2017. Later that year, the film was canceled again due to del Toro not finding any studios that would finance the increased budget. Netflix saved the film in 2018, with production finally getting underway by January 2020.
The long road from development to release makes this reimagining one of the year’s most anticipated. Take an established story like Pinocchio and a director like del Toro with a track record of fantasy-horror successes, and you may have the recipe for a new hit.
Release Date
Guillermo del Toro’s Pinocchio is set to be released by Netflix sometime in December 2022. The date was most likely chosen to avoid major competition from the September release of the Disney film. The December date will also allow Netflix to capitalize on the holiday season.
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