I've previously read this book, I posted about it here a while ago.
Here is some info on the movie. It's set to release in the US on April 22nd! Beware of spoilers!
Read more about the back story here.
The Main Cast:
- Robert Pattinson as Jacob Jankowski – The novel’s protagonist. He is a “90, or 93″-year-old nursing home resident reminiscing on the time he spent as a circus veterinarian during the Great Depression.
- Reese Witherspoon as Marlena – A star performer with the circus. Marlena joined the circus after she ran away from home to marry August. She enjoys a special rapport with the horses and cares for them deeply.
- Christoph Waltz as August - Marlena’s husband and the head animal trainer (Circus owner and RingMaster in the film). He is alternately charming and brutal, both to the humans and animals aboard the Benzini Brothers train.
- Mark Povinelli as Kinko/Walter – A dwarf with whom Jacob shares living quarters on the circus train. Initially, their relationship is rocky, but they develop a strong friendship. At the beginning of the story, he is known as Kinko. Walter is his real name and he only lets his friends call him this. He has a jack russell terrier named Queenie to whom he is very attached.
- Jim Norton as Camel – One of the first people Jacob meets when he jumps the train. Camel is a drunk who is instrumental in getting Jacob a job with the circus.
- Tai as Rosie – An elephant that Uncle Al buys from another circus. She is believed to be useless until it is discovered that she understands commands only in Polish. She is often the target of August’s rage.
Tai, from Have Trunk Will Travel, will play the beloved Rosie in Water for Elephants. So, Tai! Let’s see that resume:
- Born ~ 1968 (H2O Kinker: summer of love?)
- Weight ~ a lady never tells (but H2O Kinkers do! 8,800 lbs!)
- Favorite Foods ~ Bananas & Carrots (H2O Kinker: Healthy!)
- Characteristics ~ Very intelligent! Loves to take naps and play. Likes people and every other elephant I see.
Here are some of the official stills:
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