HBO Max's three-part special Charlotte's Web, based on E.B. White's classic novel, will be released in its entirety on October 2. The animated retelling of the story is from Academy Award winner Luke Matheny (Ghostwriter) and executive produced in collaboration with Sesame Workshop.
The ensemble voice cast includes Amy Adams as Charlotte, Elijah Wood as adult Wilbur, Griffin Robert Faulkner as young Wilbur, Jean Smart as Narrator, Cynthia Erivo as Goose, Natalie Chan as Fern, Danny Trejo as Gander, Randall Park as Templeton, Chris Diamantopoulos as Homer, Rosario Dawson as Edith, Ana Ortiz as Dolores, Tom Everett Scott as John, Leith Burke as George, Keith David as Old Sheep, Patricia Richardson as Widow Fussy, and Dee Bradley Baker as Animals.
"This adaptation has been years in the making, and every detail reflects our passion for E.B. White's novel, which has touched generations," said Kay Wilson Stallings, executive v-p, chief creative and production officer at Sesame Workshop. "With this extraordinary cast, we've created a retelling of this story that celebrates friendship, empathy, courage, and community. We can't wait for families to fall in love with these characters all over again."