After Lion King, Tom Jerry is getting a live-movie. Looks like the movie will go on floors this summer and Additionally, the CGI and live-action hybrid story details have been revealed and it looks like it’s right in line with the relationship between the iconic cat and mouse duo that we have seen in the past.
Fantastic Four director Tim Story is on board to helm the project after finishing work on the latest movie in the Shaft franchise, which was also for Warner Bros.
It’s expected that the Tom and Jerry movie will shoot sometime this Summer at Warner Bros. Studio in Leavesden, England. A specific production start date has not been revealed. However, a synopsis for the story has been released. From the looks of things, it will be a typical Tom and Jerry story set in the real world. You can read the synopsis below.
“Jerry the mouse lives within the walls of a large, New England country home where he’s befriended the longtime owners, a loving elderly couple. Their unique, comedic friendship comes to an end after the elderly couple passes on and their house is put up for sale. When a young family moves in, Jerry’s determined to scare them away from taking over his home. The family quickly adopts a stray cat named Tom to help rid them of their pest problem. In an epic battle for the house, Tom & Jerry soon discover their growing adoration for the family and must work together to protect them from an outside threat. Through their teamwork, they both learn the ultimate value of family and friendship.”
How excited are you?
