About the Harold and the Purple Crayon movie.
Published in 1955, the book told the story of a 4-year-old who, with the power of his crayon, created worlds around him. The book was a smash and was followed by six more.
Movie synopsis
A young boy named Harold embarks on a magical mission with the help of his purple crayon.
Actors
Harold and the Purple Crayon will star Zachary Levi, Zooey Deschanel, Lil Rel Howery, Camille Guaty, Ravi Patel, Danny Vinson, Grace Junot, Seth Zane Robbins, Niquitta S. Wolfe, and Daisha Hines.
Production
Harold and the Purple Crayon is directed by Carlos Saldanha (Rio) from a script penned by Dallas Clayton, David Guion, and Michael Handelman. The film is based on the book written by Crockett Johnson.
Producers for the project include John David and Jenny Hinkey.
Status
Harold and the Purple Crayon was first optioned in 2010 with development beginning two years later. It was optioned again in 2021 with pre-production beginning on January 11, 2022.
Harold and the Purple Crayon movie watch – news, leaks, insider info, and more.
Harold and the Purple Crayon adds Ravi Patel to the cast. February 23, 2022
IMDB reports Ravi Patel is set to join Sony Pictures’ live-action adaptation of Harold and the Purple Crayon, starring Zachary Levi.
Zooey Deschanel joins cast of live-action Harold and the Purple Crayon. February 9, 2022
Zooey Deschanel Days of Summer) will star alongside Zachary Levi and Lil Rel Howery in Sony Pictures’ live-action adaptation of Harold and the Purple Crayon, from Oscar-nominated director Carlos Saldanha, Deadline has confirmed.
Lil Rel Howery set to join Zachary Levi in a live-action adaptation of Harold and the Purple Crayon. January 22, 2022
Lil Rel Howery is set to join Zachary Levi in Sony Pictures’ live-action adaptation of Harold and the Purple Crayon, which Carlos Saldanha is directing. David Guion & Michael Handelman wrote the screenplay, which is based on Crockett Johnson’s bestselling children’s book. John Davis is producing through Davis Entertainment.
