CATS - official first look trailer
Cast and Crew
Director: Tom Hooper (Les Misèrables)
Based on the collection of poems by T.S. Elliot and musical by Andrew Lloyd Webber
Produced by: Steven Spielberg (War Horse), Andrew Lloyd Webber (CATS, Phantom of the Opera), Debra Hayward (Les Misèrables), Tim Bevan(Les Misèrables), Eric Fellner (Les Misèrables), Angela Morrison (Les Misèrables), Jo Burn (Game of Thrones)
Written by: Lee Hall (Rocketman), Andrew Lloyd Webber (CATS, Phantom of the Opera), Tom Hooper (Les Misèrables)
Cast: Sir Ian McKellen (The Lord of the Rings), Idris Elba (Luther), Dame Judi Dench (The Best Marigold Hotel), Jennifer Hudson (Dream Girls), Rebel Wilson (Pitch Perfect), Taylor Swift, Jason Derulo, James Corden (Into the Woods) and introducing Royal Ballet principal dancer Francesca Hayward in her feature film debut.
Synopsis
Oscar®-winning director Tom Hooper (The King’s Speech, Les Misérables, The Danish Girl) transforms Andrew Lloyd Webber’s record-shattering stage musical into a breakthrough cinematic event. Featuring Lloyd Webber’s iconic music and a world-class cast of dancers under the guidance of Tony-winning choreographer Andy Blankenbuehler (Hamilton, In the Heights), the film reimagines the musical for a new generation with spectacular production design, state-of-the-art technology, and dance styles ranging from classical ballet to contemporary, hip-hop to jazz, street dance to tap.
