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Dumbo is an upcoming American fantasy film directed by Tim Burton, with a screenplay written by Ehren Kruger. It is a live-action remake of Walt Disney's 1941 animated film of the same name. The film will star Colin Farrell, Michael Keaton, Eva Green and Danny DeVito. The film will be released on March 29, 2019.

Cast
Additionally, Roshan Seth, DeObia Oparei, Sharon Rooney and Douglas Reith appear in undisclosed roles.
 * Colin Farrell as Holt Farrier, a war veteran and former circus star who finds his life turned upside down when he returns from the war. He is hired by Medici to care for the newborn elephant, whom his two children befriend.
 * Eva Green as Colette Marchant, a French trapeze artist who performs at the circus.
 * Michael Keaton as V.A. Vandemere, a ruthless entrepreneur who acquires a circus to exploit the title elephant.
 * Danny DeVito as Max Medici, the circus owner who runs a small circus that gets acquired by Vandemere.
 * Nico Parker as Holt's son
 * Finley Hobbins as Holt's daughter

Development
On July 8, 2014, it was announced that a live-action remake of Dumbo was in development for Walt Disney Pictures. Ehren Kruger was confirmed as the screenwriter, and Justin Springer will serve as the producer along with Kruger. On March 10, 2015, Tim Burton was announced as the director. On July 15, 2017, Disney announced Dumbo would be released on March 29, 2019.

Casting
In January 2017, it was announced that Will Smith was "in talks" to play the father of the children who develop a friendship with the lovable elephant after seeing him at the circus. However, Smith later passed on the role due to "scheduling conflicts" among other reasons. Chris Pine and Casey Affleck were also offered the role but passed on it before Colin Farrell was cast.

In March 2017, Eva Green and Danny DeVito joined the cast. In April 2017, Michael Keaton joined the cast, rounding out the few prominent "adult" live-action roles. Tom Hanks was reportedly in discussions for the role before Keaton was cast.

Filming
Principal production on Dumbo commenced in July 2017, in the United Kingdom.