All Families Must See Apple TV+’s Take on The Velveteen Rabbit

The Velveteen Rabbit is a classic children’s book by Margery Williams and tells the story of a little stuffed rabbit wanting to become real through the love of its owner. It’s a book that can make anyone cry, including adults.

This classic can now be not only read but seen on Apple TV+. It was released on November 22, and in this article, we’ll reveal a few details about the special.

The Classic Book

In case you haven’t read the book, the premise is that a boy and his stuffed rabbit have to be separated from each other due to scarlet fever, and all of the boy’s toys and books have to be burned. However, a little fairy saves the rabbit by making him “real.” We won’t spoil the end, but just know it’s a must-read for every parent and child.

The Thanksgiving weekend was the perfect time for Apple TV+ to release this heartwarming classic. The book itself is more than 100 years old, but Martin Pope, one of the special’s producers, decided this was the right time to bring The Velveteen Rabbit back to life.

The Velveteen Rabbit Adaptation

The movie is a clever mixture of animation and live-action scenes. The original illustrator of The Velveteen Rabbit, William Nicholson, was truly inspired by children for his drawings. Helena Bonham Carter, who voices the Wise Horse, personally introduced Nicholson’s grandson Desmond Banks to the production team!

Martin Pope shared that Banks and the estate worked hard to bring the beautiful drawings to life. The best news is that the team did not change the classic story, even one bit. Viewers will get to enjoy and experience the original story in this sense.

A Family Must-Watch

Another important part of the movie is the acting game and emotions of all characters, especially the one of the young boy William. He is portrayed by Phoenix Laroche, who makes his film debut. Pope commented on Phoenix’s acting skills and said that they were phenomenal and that he was perhaps the best actor he had ever seen!

The Velveteen Rabbit is the perfect watch for families. The movie addresses a lot of important and emotional topics to discuss. Martin Pope hopes that families will connect through the film and have another perspective on the world. Give it a watch!