According to The Hollywood Reporter, the new animated "Garfield" film has officially cast Chris Pratt to star and voice the title character. The news also announced that "Finding Nemo" co-writer David Reynolds had been tapped to write the screenplay for the film, and that "Chicken Little" director Mark Dindal would helm the project. The fact that the new "Garfield" movie already has its star, screenwriter, and director is an encouraging sign of Sony's investment in getting the film produced.
This also isn't the first big animated property that Pratt has been attached to. The actor has already starred in both "The Lego Movie" and its sequel and he's also set to star in the upcoming "Super Mario Bros." as protagonist Mario — a casting decision that divided fans. While Pratt has made a big name for himself in action films like Marvel's "Guardians of the Galaxy" films and the "Jurassic World" franchise, it seems as if he has just as much interest in continuing his career in more kid-friendly fare such as "Garfield."
