Tom and Jerry Get a Fresh Start with Rashida Jones and Will McCormack
Tom and Jerry, the iconic cat-and-mouse duo, are getting a fresh new take! Warner Bros. Pictures Animation has announced that Rashida Jones, Will McCormack, and Michael Govier are on board to pen a brand new feature film. This marks an exciting chapter for one of animation’s most enduring franchises.
Reimagining a Classic
The news underscores Warner Bros. Pictures Animation’s commitment to revitalizing classic properties for new generations of fans. This interpretation will move beyond previous iterations from MGM, Gene Deitch, Chuck Jones, and more recently, the 2021 hybrid film.
Those familiar with the original Tom and Jerry shorts will remember the slapstick humor and often violent misadventures of Tom the cat trying to catch Jerry the mouse. While the cartoon has been lauded for its comedic brilliance and influence on countless other animated series, including The Simpsons, its sometimes-questionable depiction of violence has also been a point of discussion. It will be interesting to see how Jones, McCormack, and Govier approach this aspect in their new story.
A Powerhouse Team
Jones and McCormack have proven their talent as writers, directors, and producers through their work on films like Celeste and Jesse Forever, Toy Story 4, and the upcoming The Invite, starring Amy Adams, Paul Rudd, and Tessa Thompson.
McCormick and Govier recently collaborated on the Oscar-winning short film If Anything Happens I Love You, which warmed hearts on Netflix. Jones, not only a successful actress, also co-directed the Grammy-winning documentary Quincy about her father, legendary musician Quincy Jones. Bringing these creative minds together promises an innovative and captivating take on the classic duo
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