Tom Hanks transforms into Geppetto in NEW TEASER for live-action Pinocchio

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Tom Hanks stars in a magical new teaser for the live-action remake of Pinocchio.The 65-year-old movie star has been cast in the role of Geppetto, the village puppeteer who prays for one of his creations to become real.At the opening of the trailer, Geppetto sits by the window before bed and wishes upon a star - recreating an iconic scene from the original animated classic.

Wow:Tom Hanks was virtually unrecognizable in character in an evocative new teaser for the live-action remake of Pinocchio'Star light, star bright, first star I see tonight, I wish I may, I wish I might, have the wish I wish tonight,' says the live-action Geppetto, just as the cartoon did.The audience is then treated to a few haunting strains of the new version of When You Wish Upon A Star recorded specially for the new version of the film.

In the live-action remake, the number will be performed by Cynthia Erivo, who is featuring in the memorable role of the Blue Fairy.After a few tantalizing glimpses of Geppetto at work in his studio, the trailer also finally lets audiences get a look at some of the other characters.

Iconic:At the opening of the trailer, Geppetto sits by the window before bed and wishes upon a star - recreating an iconic scene from the original animated classic Memorable rhyme:'Star light, star bright, first star I see tonight, I wish I may, I wish I might, have the wish I wish tonight,' says the live-action Geppetto, just as the cartoon did There he is:After a few tantalizing glimpses of Geppetto at work in his studio, the trailer also finally lets audiences get a look at some of the other charactersCynthia's Blue Fairy is briefly seen materializing in Geppetto's studio, where his puppet Pinocchio magically comes to life.Geppetto.