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

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.”

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.

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.”

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.

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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