Actor Ravi Patel has been signed for Harold and the Purple Crayon. The live-action film will tell the story of a 4-year-old, who can create worlds around him, with the help of his crayon. It will be based on the book by Crockett Johnson, which was first published in 1955. 

Patel's previous work includes 2020's Butter, directed by Paul A. Kaufman, 2019's Come as You Are, directed by Richard Wong, and 2018's The Black String, directed by Brian Hanson. He will also appear in the upcoming film The Valet, and the upcoming series Three Women. Also starring in the film will be Zachary Levi, Lil Rel Howery, and Zooey Deschanel. 

Harold and the Purple Crayon will be directed by Carlos Saldanha. Saldanha's previous work includes 2017's Ferdinand, 2011's Rio, and 2006's Ice Age: The Meltdown. John Davis will be a producer for the film through David Entertainment. The film will be released through Sony Pictures.

No official release date has been announced for Harold and the Purple Crayon.