Harold and the Purple Crayon

Harold and the Purple Crayon is an upcoming American fantasy film directed by Carlos Saldanha in his live-action directorial debut from a screenplay written by David Guion and Michael Handelman. It is based on the 1955 children's book of the same name written by Crockett Johnson, and will star Zachary Levi, Lil Rel Howery, Zooey Deschanel, Ravi Patel, Camille Guaty, Tanya Reynolds, and Pete Gardner. Little has been announced about the plot or what roles the actors play. The original book's premise is a young boy named Harold embarks on a magical adventure with the help of his purple crayon. The film is scheduled to be released in theaters in the United States on August 2, 2024, by Sony Pictures Releasing, via its Columbia Pictures label. Cast Zachary Levi Lil Rel Howery Zooey Deschanel Ravi Patel Camille Guaty Tanya Reynolds Pete Gardner TBA as Harold Production