Marmaduke (2022 film)
Marmaduke is an upcoming 2022 computer-animated comedy film directed by Mark A.Z. Dippé, based on the comic strip of the same name by Brad Anderson. The film stars Pete Davidson as the voice of Marmaduke, along with J. K. Simmons and David Koechner. It is set to be released on May 6, 2022, by Netflix.
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| Directed by | Mark A.Z. Dippé |
| Written by | Byron Kavanagh |
| Based on | Marmaduke by Brad Anderson |
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| Music by | Nicholas Schnier |
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| Language | English |
It is the second feature-length film based on the strip following the 2010 live-action film.
Voice cast
- Pete Davidson as Marmaduke, a Great Dane dog
- J. K. Simmons as Zeus, Marmaduke's rival
- David Koechner as Phil, the patriarch of the Winslow family and Marmaduke’s owner
- Brian Hull as Guy Hilton, a dog trainer
Production
On October 23, 2017, it was announced that a CGI Marmaduke film was in development, to be written by Byron Kavanagh and directed by Mark A.Z. Dippé, who would produce alongside Dan Chuba and Matthew Joynes and Simon Crowe.[1] In 2018, Andrews McMeel announced the involvement of cast members Pete Davidson as Marmaduke, J. K. Simmons as Marmaduke's rival Zeus, and David Koechner as Phil Winslow.[2] The film's animation was provided by StoryBerry, who slated animation to be designed in Toronto and completed in Shanghai,[3] and was co-produced by Legacy Classics in Los Angeles.[4]
Release
The film was first announced for a release in the second quarter of 2019.[1] It was later slated for a release in 2020, but was delayed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.[5] The film was acquired by Netflix in 2022. On April 8, 2022, Netflix released the film's trailer, and announced a May 6 release date.[6]
References
- "SC Films launches 'Marmaduke 3D' for AFM (exclusive)". Screendaily. Retrieved April 8, 2022.
- "Marmaduke film set for 2020". Andrews McMeel Publishing. Retrieved April 8, 2022.
- Milligan, Mercedes. "It's a Gas: Netflix Slates 'Marmaduke' for May with New Trailer". Animation Magazine. Retrieved April 8, 2022.
- "Marmaduke Returns". Storyberry.ca. Retrieved April 8, 2022.
- Lang, Jamie. "Netflix Acquires Animated 'Marmaduke' Feature For May Release". Cartoon Brew. Retrieved April 8, 2022.
- Tapp, Tom. "'Marmaduke' Trailer: Pete Davidson-Voiced Great Dane Goes From The Dog House To The Dog Show". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved April 8, 2022.
