Having seen every episode of It’s Always Sunny In Philadelphia, it is more than a little odd to see Danny DeVito introduce and narrate the innocent world of Universal’s animated adaptation of Dr. Seuss‘ beloved book The Lorax. After a debut teaser, we got an Australian trailer and now we have the best trailer yet, a full-length piece from Yahoo. Despicable Me partners Universal Pictures and Illumination Entertainment are behind the adaptation with director Chris Renaud and in this new trailer, the humor is spot-on, the world is beautiful and it looks to translate what made Dr. Suess’ original so great. Check it out below, featuring voicework by Zac Efron, Taylor Swift, Ed Helms, Rob Riggle and Betty White.
Synopsis:
The 3D-CGI feature Dr. Seuss’ The Lorax is an adaptation of Dr. Seuss’ classic tale of a forest creature who shares the enduring power of hope. The animated adventure follows the journey of a boy as he searches for the one thing that will enable him to win the affection of the girl of his dreams. To find it he must discover the story of the Lorax, the grumpy yet charming creature who fights to protect his world. Danny DeVito will lend his vocal talents to the iconic title character of the Lorax, while Ed Helms will voice the enigmatic Once-ler. Also bringing their talents to the film are global superstars Zac Efron as Ted, the idealistic young boy who searches for the Lorax, and Taylor Swift as Audrey, the girl of Ted’s dreams. Rob Riggle will play financial king O’Hare, and beloved actress Betty White will portray Ted’s wise Grammy Norma.
The Lorax opens March 2, 2012.