Peter Rabbit 2: The Runaway
Peter Rabbit 2: The Runaway (shortened as Peter Rabbit 2 in other territories) is an upcoming American live action/computer animated comedy film directed by Will Gluck and written by Patrick Burleigh and Gluck. The film is a sequel to 2018's Peter Rabbit and is based on the stories of Peter Rabbit created by Beatrix Potter.
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Directed by | Will Gluck |
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Based on | Peter Rabbit by Beatrix Potter |
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Music by | Dominic Lewis |
Cinematography | Peter Menzies Jr. |
Edited by | Matt Villa |
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Distributed by | Sony Pictures Releasing |
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Running time | 93 minutes[2] |
Country | United States |
Language | English |
The film stars the voice of James Corden as the title character, alongside Rose Byrne, Domhnall Gleeson, and David Oyelowo in live action roles, and the voices of Elizabeth Debicki and Margot Robbie. The film is currently scheduled to be released in the United Kingdom on December 11, 2020[2] and in the United States on January 15, 2021, by Sony Pictures Releasing under its Columbia Pictures label.
Premise
Bea, Thomas, and the rabbits have created a makeshift family, but despite his best efforts, Peter can’t seem to shake his mischievous reputation. Adventuring out of the garden, Peter finds himself in a world where his mischief is appreciated, but when his family risks everything to come looking for him, Peter must figure out what kind of bunny he wants to be.[3]
— Sony Pictures Entertainment
Cast
Live-action actors
- Domhnall Gleeson as Thomas McGregor
- Rose Byrne as Bea
- David Oyelowo as Nigel Basil-Jones
Voice cast
- James Corden as Peter Rabbit
- Margot Robbie as Flopsy Rabbit
- Elizabeth Debicki as Mopsy Rabbit
- Aimee Horne as Cottontail Rabbit. The role was previously portrayed by Daisy Ridley.
- Colin Moody as Benjamin Bunny
- Lennie James as Barnabas
- Rupert Degas as Samuel Whiskers
- Sia as Mrs. Tiggy-Winkle
- Domhnall Gleeson as Mr. Jeremy Fisher
- Rose Byrne as Jemima Puddle-Duck
- Sam Neill as Tommy Brock. Neill previously played Mr. McGregor in the first film.
- Ewen Leslie as Pigling Bland
- Christian Gazal as Felix D'eer
- Damon Herriman as Tom Kitten
Production
In May 2018, it was announced that Sony Pictures had started the development of the sequel to Peter Rabbit.[4] In February 2019, it was announced David Oyelowo had joined the cast of the film, with Rose Byrne and Domnhall Gleeson reprising their roles from the first.[5] Elizabeth Debicki and Margot Robbie were confirmed to reprise their respective roles in October 2019.[6]
Unlike the first film, the film was released under the label Columbia Pictures instead of Sony Pictures Animation.
Filming
Principal photography began in January 2019.[7][8]
Release
Sony will release the film in the United States on January 15, 2021 and in the United Kingdom on December 11, 2020. It was initially set to be released on April 3, 2020 in the United States, as well as March 27, 2020 in the United Kingdom. The film was delayed to August 7, 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.[9] It was then further delayed to its current release date.[10]
References
- Goldsmith, Jill (2020-07-22). "THR Parent Valence Media Rebrands As MRC". Deadline. Retrieved 2020-07-26.
- Hyde, Robert (July 19, 2020). "Peter Rabbit 2: The Runaway is given a U age rating by the BBFC". 25th Frame. Retrieved August 2, 2020.
- "Peter Rabbit 2: The Runaway (2021)". Sony Pictures Entertainment. Retrieved March 31, 2020.
- Kit, Borys (May 4, 2018). "'Peter Rabbit 2' in the Works From Sony Pictures". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved May 5, 2018.
- Kroll, Justin (February 22, 2019). "David Oyelowo Joins the Cast of Sony's 'Peter Rabbit' Sequel (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved February 27, 2019.
- Evans, Greg (17 October 2019). "'Peter Rabbit 2: The Runaway' Trailer: First Look At James Corden's Next Easter Delivery". Deadline.
- "Why they're turning a corner of Centennial Park into a little English village". smh.com.au. December 1, 2018. Retrieved February 27, 2019.
- "Peter Rabbit 2". Production List. Retrieved February 27, 2019.
- "'Peter Rabbit 2' Pushed to August Over Coronavirus Fears (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 2020-03-10.
- Galuppo, Mia (March 30, 2020). "Sony Delays Release of 'Morbius,' 'Ghostbusters,' More Films Due to Coronavirus". The Hollywood Reporter. Archived from the original on March 31, 2020. Retrieved March 30, 2020.