When you were younger, or even older, did you ever wish you could simply draw something and it would come to life? It could be anything from a helicopter to a dog to even money, just about anything. Well, even though you might not be able to turn this dream into a reality, you can at least see it on the big screen with the release of Harold and the Purple Crayon.
Harold and the Purple Crayon is an upcoming fantasy movie directed by Carlos Saldanha, written by David Guion and Michael Handelman, and is based on a 1955 children’s book with the same title.
Harold and the Purple Crayon boasts a stellar cast and some outstanding animation, and we’re here to tell you all about it. So, keep reading this article to find out everything you need to know about Harold and the Purple Crayon, from the plot to the cast and more.
What is the Plot of Harold and the Purple Crayon?
As the title suggests, the upcoming fantasy movie is about Harold and his purple crayon that can bring the wildest imaginations to reality. Anything you draw will come to life is the briefest way to describe Harold and the Purple Crayon, but of course, with several interesting characters and subplots, there’s a lot more to the movie than it might appear at first.
If you watch the trailer of Harold and the Purple Crayon, you will get a fair idea of what one can expect from the upcoming movie. The movie brings Harold and his friends enter the physical world with the help of a purple crayon that stays with them. Now, they must navigate a new life with a big advantage that can also cause plenty of trouble for the people around them. But how bad can life with a purple crayon even be?
The Cast of Harold and the Purple Crayon
As aforementioned, Harold and the Purple Crayon boasts a stellar cast with several recognizable favorites spread across. Harold, aka the protagonist of the movie, will be played by none other than Zachary Levi. Levi is best known for playing the role of the popular superhero Shazam in the DC Universe. He is being joined by Lil Rel Howery and Benjamin Bottani in Harold and the Purple Crayon.
Another fan favorite who will be a part of Harold and the Purple Crayon is none other than Zooey Deschanel, who is best known for her role in the popular series New Girl. Other cast members joining the movie are Jemaine Clement, Tanya Reynolds, and Alfred Molina to name a few.
When and Where Can You Watch Harold and the Purple Crayon?
Originally, Harold and the Purple Crayon was scheduled to release in 2023, but much like several other movies and TV shows, this fantasy movie also faced a delay, but now, it is almost here. Harold and the Purple Crayon is still a few months away, however, there is a more concrete date, aka August 2, 2023. This movie will be released on the big screen, so make sure you don’t miss out!
Conclusion
It doesn’t matter how old you are, there is a little kid in everyone’s heart, and Harold and the Purple Crayon speaks to that child. So, make sure you mark your calendars and get ready to enter an entirely different world.