Dancer-choreographer Andy Blankenbuehler is set to choreograph the upcoming film adaptation of the hit Broadway musical, Cats.
Blankenbuehler, who choreographed the revival of Andrew Lloyd Webber's hit musical, is also known as the choreographer for Lin-Manuel Miranda's Hamilton. He has also worked in television, including the remake of Dirty Dancing, America's Got Talent, and So You Think You Can Dance.
Jason Derulo was recently added to the cast of the upcoming Cats adaptation, which also includes Taylor Swift, Idris Elba, Judi Dench, Jennifer Hudson, James Corden and Ian McKellan. Derulo will portray Rum Tum Tugger, with Hudson as Grizabella, Elba portraying Macavity, and McKellen as Gus the Theatre Cat.
Tom Hooper will direct the film from a script he co-wrote with Lee Hall. The musical was based on Old Possum's Book of Practical Cats by TS Eliot.