Charlotte's Web (miniseries)
| Charlotte's Web | |
|---|---|
| Based on | Charlotte's Web by E. B. White |
| Screenplay by | Luke Matheny |
| Directed by | Yurie Rocha |
| Voices of | |
| Narrated by | Jean Smart |
| Country of origin | United States |
| Original language | English |
| No. of episodes | 3 |
| Production | |
| Executive producer | Luke Matheny |
| Producers | |
| Original release | |
| Network | HBO Max |
| Release | October 2, 2025 |
Charlotte's Web is a 2025 animated miniseries based on the 1952 book of the same name. It was released on HBO Max on October 2, 2025. First announced in 2022, the series took several years to release.
Cast
- Jean Smart as the narrator
- Amy Adams as Charlotte
- Elijah Wood as Adult Wilbur
- Griffin Robert Faulkner as Wilbur
- 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
- Dee Bradley Baker voices various animals
Production
On March 8, 2022, it was reported that Sesame Workshop was working on an animated miniseries based on the book Charlotte's Web.[1] It was in production for a few months, and was slated to premiere in 2024 on Cartoon Network and HBO Max.[2][3][4] According to Luke Matheny, the series was at one point planned to consist of six episodes, each 22 minutes long, before it was changed to three 45-minute episodes.[5] In November 2022, it was alleged that the miniseries would not be moving forward.[6] However, Canadian animation studio Guru Studio declared in April 2023 it was still in production.[7] It was reported in June 2025 that the series had wrapped production.[8]
Release
The entire miniseries was released on HBO Max on October 2, 2025.[9][10][11]
References
- ^ Milligan, Mercedes (March 8, 2022). "WarnerMedia Expands Sesame Workshop Partnership with New Titles and Fresh Takes". Animation Magazine. Retrieved March 22, 2022.
- ^ Bharanidharan, Sadhana. "Guru begins production on Charlotte's Web". Retrieved October 31, 2025.
- ^ Milligan, Mercedes (June 30, 2022). "Sesame Workshop Taps Guru Studio for 'Charlotte's Web' Miniseries". Animation Magazine. Retrieved October 31, 2025.
- ^ DeVore, Britta (March 22, 2022). "'Charlotte's Web' Gets HBO Max Retelling with Luke Matheny Attached to Oversee Series". Collider. Retrieved October 31, 2025.
- ^ Zahed, Ramin (October 1, 2025). "How Showrunner Luke Matheny and His Team Spun Their New Animated Take on 'Charlotte's Web' (New Trailer)". Animation Magazine. Retrieved October 31, 2025.
- ^ Echebiri, Makuochi (November 4, 2022). "'Degrassi' Reboot Among the Latest Cancellations at HBO Max". Collider. Retrieved October 31, 2025.
- ^ Tuchow, Ryan (April 18, 2023). "Talking Max with the kids biz". Kidscreen. Archived from the original on April 20, 2023. Retrieved April 20, 2023.
- ^ "Guru Studio Celebrates 25 Years With New Content, Pin Collection". Animation World Network. Retrieved October 31, 2025.
- ^ "HBO Max Drops 'Charlotte's Web' 3-Part Special Trailer". Animation World Network. Retrieved October 31, 2025.
- ^ Milligan, Mercedes (September 26, 2025). "Watch: New Three-Part 'Charlotte's Web' Animated Special Coming to HBO Max". Animation Magazine. Retrieved September 25, 2025.
- ^ "Webs, Dewclaws and Barn Builds: Behind the Making of 'Charlotte's Web'". Animation World Network. Retrieved October 31, 2025.