Los Angeles: Actor Chris Pratt is all set to voice Garfield once again in a sequel to 2024's The Garfield Movie, which grossed more than $230 million at the global box office, according to The Hollywood Reporter.

Released worldwide by Sony Pictures except in China, the original film reintroduced the iconic comic strip character to a new generation of audiences. Following its success, the team behind the film is now ready for round two. 

Producers onboard, writer and director to be finalised

Alcon Entertainment's co-CEOs Andrew Kosove and Broderick Johnson will return as producers, along with John Cohen, Steven P. Wegner, and Pratt himself. Prime Focus Studios, led by Namit Malhotra, will co-produce the film, while DNEG Animation will again handle the animation work, as it did in the first film.

The rights to Garfield were acquired by Alcon from the character's creator, Jim Davis, before the first film began. Davis will continue as executive producer for the sequel, alongside Bridget McMeel from Amuse.

A writer and director for the sequel have not yet been announced, and the team is currently searching for the right people to take on those roles, according to The Hollywood Reporter.

This adds to Chris Pratt’s growing list of animated film projects. He is known for roles in Jurassic World and Guardians of the Galaxy. He is also working on Mercy for Amazon and MGM as well as Way Of The Warrior Kid for Apple and Skydance.

ANI