The debut trailer for the Russian film Cheburashka stirred viewers as it revealed the beloved hero’s face
A preview for the film Cheburashka, based on the fairy tale figure created by Eduard Uspensky, recently appeared on YouTube. The clip runs just under sixty seconds and offers a quick, cinematic glimpse of the central character. In this adaptation the iconic friend is portrayed not as a crocodile but as an ordinary person. The actor responsible for this new Gena is Sergey Garmash. As the trailer closes, Cheburashka herself makes an appearance, signaling a modern interpretation of a classic character.
The film’s synopsis frames Cheburashka as a furry creature living among orange groves in a distant land. The story hints at a journey that will bring the character to a small seaside town where he encounters a reserved, older man who is likely to be Gena. This setup invites fans to imagine how the two central figures will interact within a contemporary cinematic context.
Already, audiences who viewed the trailer have crowded the video with comments. Many readers hope the filmmakers preserve the essence of the childhood favorite and avoid altering what made the character memorable. Some fans express mixed feelings about presenting Gena as a human version of the crocodile rather than keeping him in his original form. A number of commenters point out that the decision to cast Garmash as Gena introduces an intriguing dynamic, while others worry about straying too far from the familiar tale. Overall, viewers seem eager to see how the filmmakers will unfold the Cheburashka story on screen.
The film Cheburashka is slated for a January release, with a cast that includes Sergey Garmash, Polina Maksimova, Fedor Dobronravov, Sergey Lavygin, Elena Yakovleva, and others. The character Cheburashka is voiced by Olga Kuzmina, whose performance helps bridge the on screen presence with the well known attributes of the character. The ensemble promises a blend of nostalgia and fresh interpretation as audiences anticipate a cinematic experience rooted in a beloved cultural icon.