Cynthia Erivo has closed a deal to play the Blue Fairy in Disney’s live-action “Pinocchio,” TheWrap has learned exclusively.
The Blue Fairy is a magical being who fulfills Geppetto’s wish and transforms Pinocchio into a real boy. She is also a companion to Pinocchio and Jiminy Cricket throughout their adventures.
Also announced on Wednesday were Benjamin Evan Ainsworth voicing the title character of Pinocchio, with Joseph Gordon-Levitt as the voice of Jiminy Cricket, Keegan-Michael Key as the voice of Honest John and Lorraine Bracco as the voice of Sofia the Seagull, a new character, in the film, which will combine live action and visual effects.