Peter Cottontail (2022 film)

Peter Cottontail (also known as Here Comes Peter Cottontail) is an upcoming 3D computer-animated Easter film produced by Blue Sky Studios and distributed by 20th Century Fox. It is loosely based on the 1957 novel The Easter Bunny That Overslept by Priscilla and Otto Friedrich, it is the second adaptation, following the 1971 stop motion film produced by Rankin/Bass productions. The film is directed by Carlos Saldanha and Galen T. Chu, and written by Nicholas Stoller. It stars Ed Helms, Bill Hader, Ewan McGregor, Alfred Molina, and John Krasinski. The plot follows Peter Cotttontail, who's next in line for The Easter Bunny, but January Q. Irontail is up for a competition to deliver the most eggs. Overslept, Peter makes a remarkable journey throughout the year as he rides in The Yestermorrowbile. The film is scheduled to be released on March 25, 2022 by Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures.

Cast

 * Ed Helms as Peter Cottontail, a sly and lazy rabbit who's next in line of The Easter Bunny.
 * Bill Hader as January Q. Irontail, an arrogant and evil rabbit who had his tail replaced with an iron one as a kid ran it over.
 * Ewan McGregor as Antoine, a French accented caterpillar and Peter's sidekick who uses the Yestermorrowbile as his guide.
 * John Krasinski as Seymour S. Sassafras, an eccentric merchant and inventor.
 * Alfred Molina as Colonel Wellington B. Bunny, the original Easter Bunny who lets Peter be the next heir of The Easter Bunny.
 * Eric Andre as Montresor, January's henchman bat who is sent out to stop Peter from spreading Easter joy.
 * Jessica Chastain as Donna, Peter's love interest.