Garfield trailers COMPARED then versus now [Watch]

Garfield trailers COMPARED then versus now [Watch]Garfield has been one of the world's favourite cartoon characters since the seventies, and there have been more than one screen adaptation. Watch both!

by Francois Jansen

02-01-2024 12:33

in Celeb News

Bill Murray. Image via Twitter @cineasimetrico

Garfield has been one of the world's favourite cartoon characters since the seventies, and there have been more than one screen adaptation of the famous cartoon feline.

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The latest adaptation stars Chris Pratt in the role of the eponymous character, which replaces an earlier version of the character that was played by Bill Murray from the Ghostbusters-series.

Who played the better version of the famous cartoon cat, and how do the trailers match up from then versus now?

Here's more about the original movie, the second movie, and why Garfield is getting a Hollywood reboot for 2024.

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Garfield trailers COMPARED then versus now The original Garfield movie was a live-action film in 2004, starring Bill Murray in the role of the beloved (and slightly grumpy) cartoon cat.

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Fans have known the character since at least the seventies, when the cartoon strip first debuted as a comic strip in newspapers. International syndication to other markets (and several books that collected the cartoon strips) helped to make the character internationally famous.

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The new version of the movie is set to star Chris Pratt (Parks & Recreation) in the role of the beloved cat - but how do the trailers compare side-by-side?

Garfield in 2024 [Watch] The newest incarnation of everyone's favourite lasagne-loving feline appears below, with Chris Pratt taking over the role from the Ghostbusters-star.

Chris Pratt as the cartoon cat in 2024 This might not be the first voice-related role for Chris Pratt, but it's the first time a younger actor steps into the role of the cartoon feine. Previous roles have included Andy Dwyer in Parks & Recreation, which led to later starring roles in movies and television shows.

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Like Murray, Pratt is well-known for his ability to come up with dialogue on the spot - and thie skill might have come in handy playing Garfield.

Garfield in 2004 [Watch] Here's the comparison and original trailer, featuring Bill Murray (from Ghostbusters) in the role that's now taken over by Chris Pratt.

What do you think about the two versions of the same character?

More about the character Garfield first appeared in 1976 as a daily cartoon, run in newspapers and other publications until it became one of the most popular characters of all-time.

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Cartoons, merchandise, and movies have come from the brand since then - including a non-official cartoon where the cat has been removed from every frame, making it appear like John (his owner) is talking to himself.

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