Newcomer Gregory Mann will voice the starring role, while Harry Potter’s Filch actor David Bradley voices Geppetto.

When you wish upon a star, you get a lot more stars in return.

Such is the case with directorGuillermo del Toro’s stop-motion animatedPinocchiofilm for Netflix.

Cate Blanchett, Christoph Waltz, and Tilda Swinton

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Del Toro directsPinocchiowithFantastic Mr. Fox’s Mark Gustafson.

He also co-wrote the script with Patrick McHale.

And they are both journeys of understanding, and journeys of evolution of the spirit."

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While del Toro’sNightmare Alleystalled filming in light of the pandemic, production onPinocchiokept on keeping on.

Correction: An earlier version of this article stated Tilda Swinton will voice the Turquoise Fairy.

Netflix has not confirmed which character she will portray.