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'Cats': A Guide to the Star-Studded Musical's Feline Characters

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Taylor Swift as Bombalurina

Swift portrays Bombalurina, a flirtatious red cat that makes advances on many male cats throughout the film. The character has close relationships with fellow cats Munkustrap, Jennyanydots and Jellylorum.

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Ian McKellen as Gus the Theatre Cat

McKellen stars as Gus the Theatre Cat, an old and frail cat that narrates the story and becomes more confident as the night continues.

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James Corden as Bustopher Jones

Corden plays respected member of the Jellicle tribe Bustopher Jones. The wise cat is a regular visitor of gentlemen's clubs, though his frequent visits do not change his reputation among his peers.

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Judi Dench as Old Deuteronomy

Dench plays the Jellicle Cats' wise, ancient leader, who has lived many lives and cares for all of the cats in the tribe. Additionally, she has a soft spot for outcast Grizabella.

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Idris Elba as Macavity

Elba plays Macavity, who is commonly referred to by the nickname "The Hidden Paw." The mystery cat is a well-known criminal, though he is never punished because he is too clever to leave behind evidence of his crimes.

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Jason Derulo as Rum Tum Tugger

The singer plays Rum Tum Tugger, a rebellious young kitten that likes to cause mischief among the rest of the tribe. Many of the female cats in the tribe also find the mischievous feline attractive.

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Rebel Wilson as Jennyanydots

Wilson plays Jennyanydots, an old cat that is often viewed as lazy. She spends the majority of her days sitting and sleeping, though she is much more active at night.

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Francesca Hayward as Victoria

Hayward portrays Victoria, a shy and naïve white kitten who is known by the Jellicle tribe for her beauty and poise.

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