The sassy orange cat has been around since 1976 when he first made his comic strip appearance. Garfield became so popular that in 2002 it received the Guinness World Record for the most syndicated comic strip.

Television series, movies, and even a full-length musical featuring the character have all followed, though it was announced in 2016 that a new CG-animated film was in the works. Despite a few hiccups that delayed production, Chris Pratt was confirmed as the voice of Garfield in November last year.

The Guardians of the Galaxy actor is now set to be joined by a fellow Marvel alum. Jackson will lend his iconic tone to a character created especially for the new flick—Garfield’s father, Vic.

We wonder if he is also a fan of lasagne.

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After the news broke online, the Guardians of the Galaxy star confirmed it by posting a photo of Garfield, followed by a caption “Well this Monday doesn’t suck…” Alcon Entertainment is producing the movie, after getting the rights to Garfield from his creator Jim Davis.

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Mark Dindal, best known for his work on Chicken Little and Emperor’s New Groove, has been hired as the director. David Reynolds, who received a screenwriting Oscar nod for Finding Nemo, will be in charge of writing the script.

Pratt is no stranger to voice work. He played the lead in The Lego Movie series and Pixar’s Onward and has recently been cast as Super Mario in the upcoming animated movie about the beloved video game character. He’s currently attached to several more non-animated movies, including Jurassic World: Dominion and Marvel’s Thor: Love and Thunder and Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3.

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The sassy orange cat has been around since 1976 when he first made his comic strip appearance. Garfield became so popular that in 2002 it received the Guinness World Record for the most syndicated comic strip.

Television series, movies, and even a full-length musical featuring the character have all followed, though it was announced in 2016 that a new CG-animated film was in the works. Despite a few hiccups that delayed production, Chris Pratt was confirmed as the voice of Garfield in November last year.

The Guardians of the Galaxy actor is now set to be joined by a fellow Marvel alum. Jackson will lend his iconic tone to a character created especially for the new flick—Garfield’s father, Vic.

We wonder if he is also a fan of lasagne.

The post Samuel L. Jackson Cast in New ”Garfield“ Film appeared first on EverydayKoala.

After the news broke online, the Guardians of the Galaxy star confirmed it by posting a photo of Garfield, followed by a caption “Well this Monday doesn’t suck…” Alcon Entertainment is producing the movie, after getting the rights to Garfield from his creator Jim Davis.

View this post on Instagram

A post shared by chris pratt (@prattprattpratt)

Mark Dindal, best known for his work on Chicken Little and Emperor’s New Groove, has been hired as the director. David Reynolds, who received a screenwriting Oscar nod for Finding Nemo, will be in charge of writing the script.

Pratt is no stranger to voice work. He played the lead in The Lego Movie series and Pixar’s Onward and has recently been cast as Super Mario in the upcoming animated movie about the beloved video game character. He’s currently attached to several more non-animated movies, including Jurassic World: Dominion and Marvel’s Thor: Love and Thunder and Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3.

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