Harold and the Purple Crayon — Official Trailer

added: Wed, Mar 20th '24

Experience the whimsical wonder of a magical crayon that holds the power to bring anything you draw into reality. Here's the official trailer for "Harold and the Purple Crayon," a family-friendly fantasy comedy starring Zachary Levi, of "Shazam!" fame, as a curious individual who stumbles upon a magical crayon with the power to bring anything to life through drawing.

Inspired by Crockett Johnson's classic 1955 children's book of the same name, the film is directed by award-winning Blue Sky Studios animator Carlos Saldanha, making his debut as a live-action feature director. Saldanha is primarily known for his animation work on blockbusters like "Ice Age," "Robots," and "Rio."

In this whimsical tale, Zachary Levi embodies the titular character Harold, who ventures beyond the confines of his storybook and into the real world after drawing himself with the enchanted purple crayon. As Harold navigates the unfamiliar terrain of reality, he discovers that his magic purple crayon leads to a series of uproarious adventures.

Joining Levi in the cast are Lil Rel Howery, Benjamin Bottani, Jemaine Clement, Tanya Reynolds, along with Alfred Molina and Zooey Deschanel.

Prepare for a journey filled with laughter and imagination as "Harold and the Purple Crayon" arrives in theaters on August 2nd, promising a cinematic experience for audiences of all ages.

synopsis:
Inside of his book, adventurous Harold (Zachary Levi) can make anything come to life simply by drawing it. After he grows up and draws himself off the book’s pages and into the physical world, Harold finds he has a lot to learn about real life -- and that his trusty purple crayon may set off more hilarious hijinks than he thought possible. When the power of unlimited imagination falls into the wrong hands, it will take all of Harold and his friends’ creativity to save both the real world and his own. Harold and the Purple Crayon is the first film adaptation of the beloved children’s classic that has captivated young readers for decades.

directed by Carlos Saldanha

starring Zachary Levi, Lil Rel Howery, Benjamin Bottani, Jemaine Clement, Tanya Reynolds, Alfred Molina, Zooey Deschanel

release date August 2, 2024 (in theaters)