Who’s Playing Whom in Feline Feature, From Jennifer Hudson

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The star-studded forged of Universal’s upcoming adaptation of “Cats” consists of Oscar winners, pop stars, and newcomers. Here’s who’s who on the forged of “Cats.”

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Judi Dench as Old Deuteronomy Oscar-winner Dench portrays the sensible matriarch of the Jellicles — the tribe of cats. She chooses one of many tribe to be reborn into a brand new life. In earlier stage variations, Old Deuteronomy is a male cat.

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Jennifer Hudson as Grizabella Fellow Oscar winner Hudson performs the outcast Grizabella, a former “glamour cat” whose seems to be have pale. She sings essentially the most well-known music from the musical, “Memory.”

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Ian McKellan as Gus the Theatre Cat The British thesp’s position is not an excessive amount of of a stretch; he portrays an aged cat that was as soon as a well-known actor.

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Robbie Fairchild as Munkustrap The dancer/actor performs the musical’s primary narrator who befriends Victoria.

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Laurie Davidson as Mr. Mistoffelees “The Original Conjuring Cat,” Mr. Mistoffelees possesses magical powers.

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Jason Derulo as Rum Tum Tugger The R&B star and Instagram sensation performs a flashy feline who loves to bop.

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Taylor Swift as Bombalurina The pop star portrays a furry flirt. She is seen sprinkling catnip within the trailer.

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Rebel Wilson as Jennyanydots The comic portrays Jennyanydots aka “Old Gumbie Cats.” She’s fairly lazy through the day and extra lively at night time.

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James Corden as Bustopher Jones The late-night host performs a elaborate cat who enjoys the finer issues in life.

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Francesca Hayward as Victoria The newcomer performs the harmless kitten Victoria.

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Idris Elba as Macavity Elba takes a villainous flip as Macavity, aka the “Mystery Cat.” His henchman kidnap Old Deuteronomy.