The Velveteen Rabbit (TV special) explained

Director:	Jennifer Perrott (live action) Rick Thiele (animation)
Producer:	Martin Pope Tom Bidwell Michael Rose
Studio:	Magic Light Pictures
Distributor:	Apple TV+
Country:	United Kingdom
Language:	English
Runtime:	44 minutes^[1]

The Velveteen Rabbit is a 2023 live-action/animated fantasy short film based on the novel of the same name. It was directed by Jennifer Perrott and Rick Thiele, and written by Tom Bidwell.^[2] It features Phoenix Laroche and the voices of Alex Lawther, Helena Bonham Carter, Nicola Coughlan.

Produced by Magic Light Pictures, the 44-minute special was released by Apple TV+ on 22 November 2023.^[3]

Cast

• Phoenix Laroche as William

Voice and animated cast

• Alex Lawther as Velveteen Rabbit
• Helena Bonham Carter as Wise Horse
• Nicola Coughlan as Playroom Fairy
• Paterson Joseph as King
• Lois Chimimba as Car
• Clive Rowe as Lion
• Nathaniel Parker as Male Rabbit
• Bethany Antonia as Female Rabbit

Reception

Rachel Aroesti of The Guardian awarded the special four stars out of five, praising the performances and emotional story.^[4]

Notes and References

1. Web site: 17 November 2023 . The Veveteen Rabbit (U) . 17 November 2023 . British Board of Film Classification.
2. Web site: Clarke . Stewart . 2018-12-13 . New TV Adaptation of Kids' Classic The Velveteen Rabbit in the Works (Exclusive) . 2023-11-17 . Variety.
3. Web site: Amatangelo . Amy . 2023-11-16 . Apple TV+'s The Velveteen Rabbit aims to retain the 'emotional heart' of a beloved tale . 2023-11-17 . Los Angeles Times.
4. Web site: The Velveteen Rabbit review – the Matthew Perry connection makes it even more poignant . . 22 November 2023 . Aroesti . Rachel .