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Domhnall Gleeson has been cast as Mr. McGregor in Sony’s live-action “Peter Rabbit” movie, reports THR.
He joins James Corden, who will voice the lead role of Peter, and Rose Byrne, who will star in the live-action female lead role of Bea. Daisy Ridley and Elizabeth Debicki will also voice characters.
Will Gluck is directing the adaptation of Beatrix Potter’s children’s book.
Gluck (Olive Bridge Entertainment) and Zareh Nalbandian (Animal Logic Entertainment) are both attached to produce the feature, with Doug Belgrad serving as Executive Producer. The screenplay is by Rob Lieber with revisions by Gluck. Jodi Hildebrand of Olive Bridge and Jason Lust will also serve as executive producers.
Production on Peter Rabbit is due to commence in January 2017, and is due for worldwide release in April 2018.
