Cynthia Erivo Will Play the Blue Fairy in Robert Zemeckis’ ‘Pinocchio’ to Air on Disney+
Cynthia Erivo is the latest cast member to join Disney+ and Robert Zemeckis’ remake of the 1940 classic, Pinocchio.
When you wish upon a star, your dreams come true, at least in Cynthia Erivo’s case. Erivo took to social media to announce she will be playing the Blue Fairy in the live-action remake of the beloved film Pinocchio. The Blue Fairy is a magical character. She functions as a companion to Pinocchio and Jiminy Cricket. In addition, she fulfills Geppetto’s wish for Pinocchio to become a real boy.
Erivo is in great company for this remake. Joseph Gordon-Levitt will be playing Jiminy Cricket, Tom Hanks is playing Geppetto, Keegan-Michael Key is playing Honest John, and Benjamin Evan Ainsworth is the title role – Pinocchio.
New #Disney’s #PINOCCHIO casting announcements!
— Screen Thrill (@ScreenThrill) March 3, 2021
🦊 Keegan-Michael Key -Honest John
🧚♂️ Cynthia Erivo -Blue Fairy
🦗 Joseph Gordon-Levit – Jiminy Cricket.
👨🏻🦳Tom Hanks – Geppetto
🪵 Benjamin Evan Ainsworth – Pinocchio. pic.twitter.com/89tLOuyLTj
This is an incredible dream come true 🥲
— Joseph Gordon-Levitt (@hitRECordJoe) March 3, 2021
🦗 🎩 https://t.co/gDBHd509wP
Fans have taken to social media to voice their support for Erivo’s new role. With the star-studded cast, fans are eagerly awaiting more information on the film, showing their excitement in the meantime.
cynthia erivo playing blue fairy in pinocchio love seeing her win 💙
— 🥷🏽 (@ggemiaa) March 4, 2021
Cynthia Erivo, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, and Tom Hanks all starring in Disney’s live-action Pinocchio remake is the cast I didn’t know I needed. Truly iconic.
— Brian (@BrianAcunis) March 3, 2021
Zemeckis’ remake will make its debut on Disney+. Production will begin in the UK starting in April 2021. Fans of the beloved fantasy should get their Disney+ subscription for this can’t-miss production.
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