Guillermo del Toro's Netflix Pinocchio film - in pictures

  • Guillermo del Toro's new Pinocchio film features Gregory Mann as the voice of the titular wooden puppet (centre). All photos: Netflix
    Guillermo del Toro's new Pinocchio film features Gregory Mann as the voice of the titular wooden puppet (centre). All photos: Netflix
  • Set in fascist Italy, the animated film aims to explore the original 1883 book's themes in a darker manner
    Set in fascist Italy, the animated film aims to explore the original 1883 book's themes in a darker manner
  • "We wanted to show the chaotic, liberating spirit of this little puppet, who is loving but irresponsible and is instinctively rebellious against all corruption," says co-writer Matthew Robbins
    "We wanted to show the chaotic, liberating spirit of this little puppet, who is loving but irresponsible and is instinctively rebellious against all corruption," says co-writer Matthew Robbins
  • The all-star vocal cast includes David Bradley as Geppetto and Ewan McGregor as Sebastian Cricket, with Christoph Waltz, Tilda Swinton, Ron Perlman, Finn Wolfhard and Cate Blanchett
    The all-star vocal cast includes David Bradley as Geppetto and Ewan McGregor as Sebastian Cricket, with Christoph Waltz, Tilda Swinton, Ron Perlman, Finn Wolfhard and Cate Blanchett
  • Robbins has worked regularly with del Toro since 1997’s Mimic
    Robbins has worked regularly with del Toro since 1997’s Mimic
  • 'Guillermo is a never-ending source of ideas and fun. He’s very fertile. He’s well-read. Has a wonderful memory for everything,' says Robbins
    'Guillermo is a never-ending source of ideas and fun. He’s very fertile. He’s well-read. Has a wonderful memory for everything,' says Robbins
  • Although the Netflix release comes two months after Robert Zemeckis's poorly received live action adaptation, Robbins isn't worried about comparisons
    Although the Netflix release comes two months after Robert Zemeckis's poorly received live action adaptation, Robbins isn't worried about comparisons
  • Robbins believes that his and del Toro’s Pinocchio explores 'finding love and understanding in a corrupt world'
    Robbins believes that his and del Toro’s Pinocchio explores 'finding love and understanding in a corrupt world'
  • 'I hope audiences will appreciate how different it is, from what could have been familiar territory'
    'I hope audiences will appreciate how different it is, from what could have been familiar territory'