Universal has debuted the first full-length trailer for their upcoming April 1 release Hop featuring Russell Brand as the voice of E.B., the teenage son of the Easter Bunny as he leaves for Hollywood on the eve of taking over for his father on Easter in pursuit of his dream of becoming a drummer. He encounters Fred (James Marsden), an out-of-work slacker with his own lofty goals, who accidentally hits E.B. with his car. Feigning injury, E.B. manipulates Fred into providing him shelter, and Fred finds himself with the world’s worst houseguest.
The film co-stars Kaley Cuoco, Hank Azaria, Gary Cole, Elizabeth Perkins, David Hasselhoff, Chelsea Handler and Hugh Laurie and was directed by Tim Hill. Hill’s directorial past includes Alvin and the Chipmunks and Garfield: A Tail of Two Kitties, which isn’t exactly promising. I skipped watching the trailer, but I can’t help but wonder if this will be solely a little kid feature or one for the whole family.
Watch the trailer below and tell me what kind of vibe you’re getting and if you want more I’ve added eight stills from the film to the RopeofSilicon gallery right here.
