Dumbo (2018 film)

Dumbo is a 2018 American musical fantasy film produced by Walt Disney Pictures. Directed by Brenda Chapman, from a script she co-wrote with John August, it is a live-action adaptation of Walt Disney's 1941 animated film of the same name,it is based upon the storyline written by Helen Aberson and Harold Pearl, and illustrated by Helen Durney for the prototype of a novelty toy ("Roll-a-Book").The film stars Owen Wilson, Jada Pinkett Smith, Emily Blunt, Tilda Swinton, Danny DeVito and Bobby Moynihan.

In October 2015, Disney announced Chapman would direct a live-action Dumbo remake. John Mulaney was originally cast in the role of Timothy Q. Mouse. After Mulaney dropped out due to scheduling conflicts with Seth Rogen’s Hilarity for Charity, the role went to Wilson in March 2017. Massoud and Scott were confirmed for the two lead roles later that month. Principal photography began that September at Longcross Studios in Surrey, England, also filming in New York City and lasted until January 2018. Additional filming and pick-ups took place in August 2017.

Aladdin was theatrically released in the United States on September 19, 2018. It grossed over $690 millon worldwide, making it the second highest-grossing film of 2018 behind Black Panther. The film received positive reviews from critics, with praise for its music, costume design, Chapman’s direction, and the performances of Wilson, Smith and DeVito

Cast
Danny DeVito as The Ringmaster

Joseph Gordon-Levitt as The Clown

Noah Jupe as Smitty "Skinny"

Voice Cast
Owen Wilson as Timothy Q. Mouse

Jada Pinkett Smith as Casey Junior

Emily Blunt as Mrs. Jumbo

Tilda Swinton as The Elephant Matriarch

Bobby Moynihan as Mr. Stork

Emilia Clarke as Elephant Catty

Sienna Miller as Elephant Giddy

Emily Watson as Elephant Prissy