Lyle, Lyle, Crocodile (film)

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Lyle, Lyle, Crocodile
Directed by
Screenplay byWilliam Davies
Based onLyle, Lyle, Crocodile
by Bernard Waber
Produced by
  • Will Speck
  • Josh Gordon
  • Hutch Parker
Starring
Music by
  • Benj Pasek
  • Justin Paul
  • Ari Afsar
  • Emily Gardner Xu Hall
  • Mark Sonnenblick
  • Joriah Kwamé
Production
companies
Distributed bySony Pictures Releasing
Release date
  • November 18, 2022 (2022-11-18)
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

Lyle, Lyle, Crocodile is an upcoming American live-action/animated musical comedy film directed by Will Speck and Josh Gordon from a screenplay by William Davies. It is an adaptation of the children's story of the same name by Bernard Waber. It stars Shawn Mendes, Javier Bardem, Winslow Fegley, Constance Wu, Lyric Hurd, Brett Gelman, and Scoot McNairy.

The film is scheduled to be released in the United States on November 18, 2022, by Sony Pictures Releasing.

Premise[]

The story follows the title reptile who lives in a house on East 88th Street in New York City. Lyle enjoys helping the Primm family with everyday chores and playing with the neighborhood kids but one neighbor insists that Lyle belongs in a zoo. Mr. Grumps and his cat, Loretta, do not like crocodiles, and Lyle tries to prove that he is not as bad as others might first think.

Cast[]

Singer Shawn Mendes voices Lyle the crocodile

Production[]

Lyle, Lyle, Crocodile is an adaptation of the children's story of the same name by Bernard Waber. The feature film from Sony Pictures was announced in May 2021, with filmmaking duo Will Speck and Josh Gordon attached to direct from a screenplay by William Davies.[1][2] In July, Javier Bardem and Winslow Fegley were cast.[3][4] In September, Constance Wu joined the cast,[5] and filming began in New York.[6][7] Notable filming locations include 85th Street,[8] 86th Street,[9] Astor Place and Bowery station,[10] and Broadway, between 45th Street and 46th Street.[11] Lyric Hurd and Brett Gelman were confirmed as cast members in October 2021.[12][13] Scoot McNairy was confirmed in December 2021.[14] In February 2022, it was reported that Shawn Mendes would voice the film's titular character.[15]

Original music for the film was written by Benj Pasek, Justin Paul, Ari Afsar, Emily Gardner Xu Hall, Mark Sonnenblick, and Joriah Kwamé.[14]

Release[]

The film is scheduled to be theatrically released by Sony Pictures Releasing on November 18, 2022.[16] It was originally going to be released on July 22, 2022.[1]

References[]

  1. ^ a b Fleming, Mike Jr. (May 17, 2021). "Will Speck & Josh Gordon To Helm 'Lyle, Lyle, Crocodile' At Sony Pictures". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on May 17, 2021. Retrieved May 17, 2021.
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  3. ^ Kroll, Justin (July 8, 2021). "Javier Bardem to Star in Sony's Adaptation of Classic Children's Book 'Lyle, Lyle Crocodile'". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on July 9, 2021. Retrieved July 9, 2021.
  4. ^ Kroll, Justin (July 29, 2021). "Winslow Fegley Joins Javier Bardem In Sony's 'Lyle, Lyle Crocodile'". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on July 30, 2021. Retrieved July 30, 2021.
  5. ^ Kroll, Justin (September 14, 2021). "Constance Wu Joins Javier Bardem In Sony's 'Lyle, Lyle Crocodile'". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on September 14, 2021. Retrieved September 14, 2021.
  6. ^ "Mariska Hargitay & Chris Meloni Get Close on Today, Plus Julianne Moore, Cynthia Erivo and More". People. September 23, 2021. Archived from the original on September 23, 2021. Retrieved September 28, 2021.
  7. ^ Grater, Tom (September 22, 2021). "Javier Bardem & 'The Good Boss' Director Talk Well-Received Spanish Comedy; Actor Says He Hopes For 'Dune' Sequel – San Sebastian Q&A". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on September 23, 2021. Retrieved September 28, 2021.
  8. ^ Malhado, Carolina Sobral (September 27, 2021). "Tuesday, September 28 Filming Locations". On Location Vacations. Archived from the original on September 28, 2021. Retrieved September 28, 2021.
  9. ^ Malhado, Carolina Sobral (September 21, 2021). "Wednesday, September 22 Filming Locations". On Location Vacations. Archived from the original on September 22, 2021. Retrieved September 28, 2021.
  10. ^ Malhado, Carolina Sobral (September 22, 2021). "Thursday, September 23 Filming Locations". On Location Vacations. Archived from the original on September 23, 2021. Retrieved September 28, 2021.
  11. ^ Malhado, Carolina Sobral (September 26, 2021). "Monday, September 27 Filming Locations". On Location Vacations. Archived from the original on September 28, 2021. Retrieved September 28, 2021.
  12. ^ Kroll, Justin (October 7, 2021). "Lyric Hurd Joins Sony's Adaptation of 'Lyle, Lyle, Crocodile'". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on October 7, 2021. Retrieved October 7, 2021.
  13. ^ Kroll, Justin (October 27, 2021). "'Fleabag's Brett Gelman Joins Sony's 'Lyle, Lyle, Crocodile' Adaptation". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved October 27, 2021.
  14. ^ a b Grobar, Matt (December 16, 2021). "Lyle, Lyle, Crocodile: Scoot McNairy Boards Sony's Children's Book Adaptation". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved December 16, 2021.
  15. ^ Kroll, Justin (February 10, 2022). "Shawn Mendes To Voice Lyle, Lyle, Crocodile In Sony's Adaptation Of The Classic Children's Book". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved February 10, 2022.
  16. ^ Pedersen, Erik (September 9, 2021). "Sony Sets Dates For Whitney Houston & George Foreman Biopics, Two Others; 'Lyle, Lyle, Crocodile' On The Move". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on September 10, 2021. Retrieved September 10, 2021.

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