Mr. Mistoffelees is played by Laurie Davidson in the 2019 Cats movie.
| “ | A magician in training who is still discovering his own powers. Mr. Mistoffelees is popular with the other cats and has a crush on Victoria. His magical powers will prove useful in unexpected ways. | ” |
Mistoffelees is a magician cat like his stage counterpart, however he is very meek and insecure about his magical abilities in the movie.
Role[]
Mistoffelees is a hapless magician who lacks confidence in his skills. It isn't until his big number in the movie that he gains confidence and rescues Old Deuteronomy.
From the beginning, Mistoffelees is friendly with Victoria when he and the other cats find her abandoned in the alley junkyard. He constantly supports her and keeps using his magical powers to try and impress her and on occasion is afraid of competition for her affection.
During Rum Tum Tugger song, Mistofelees calls Tugger a terrible bore and tries to distract Victoria into paying attention to him instead. Later on in the number, he is seen hiding his face with his cards when Tugger comes near.
When Grizabella appears, Mistofelees is one of the only ones to be sympathetic towards her. He never hisses or scratches at her. Instead he just gives her sad looks.
When the cats join Bustopher Jones for a feast, Mistofelees kindly finds Victoria a bit of meat to eat.
Later he comes to Victoria's rescue after she is abandoned by Mungojerrie and Rumpleteazer and in danger of an approaching dog. He helps her hold a door to prevent the dog coming into the room then pulls a big bone from his hat to distract the dog outside long enough for them both to shut the door and are safe again.
When they rejoin the other cats, Munkustrap notices a stolen human ring on Victoria's arm which Mungojerrie and Rumpleteazer put there. Mistofelees saves her explaining by covering for her. Claiming to the Munkustrap that the ring was his from another of his tricks that went wrong.
At the Jellicle Ball, Mistofelees and Victoria share a dance together, but is then confused when he notices Victoria gone after the ball ends.
Appearance[]
Similar to his stage counterpart, Mistoffelees is a tuxedo cat. He is frequently seen wearing a top hat and jacket which seem to be inspired by the Pearly Kings and Queens.
Behind the scenes[]
Laurie Davidson had to prepare choreography for his Mistoffelees audition, but because he is not a trained dancer, his audition dance was - in his own words - "awful" and "brazen". However, this caught Tom Hooper's attention and influenced what the movie character would become.[1]
Gallery[]
Movie
Trailers
Concept Art
Headcanons[]
Theories
- Mistoffelees lives with a human magician and escapes to the junkyard at night.
Relationships
- Bustopher Jones: might be his uncle.
- Maitre D': might be his father or uncle.
- Munkustrap: might be close friends, or mates.
- Rum Tum Tugger: might be brothers, ex-mates, mates, or friends.
- Victoria: might be friends, or mates.
References[]
- ↑ Interview with Laurie Davidson, January 7, 2020
| v • e Cats Movie - 2019 | |
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| Production | Cats Movie 2019 |
| Recordings | Highlights Soundtrack (2019) • |
| Galleries | Gallery • Trailer 1 • Trailer 2 |
| Characters | Admetus • Alonzo • Bombalurina • Bustopher Jones • Cassandra • Chorus Cats • Cockroaches • Coricopat • Demeter • Electra • Griddlebone • Grizabella • Growltiger • Gus • Jellylorum • Jennyanydots • Macavity • Macavity Girls • Maitre D' • Mistoffelees • Mouse Band • Mouse Sisters • Mungojerrie • Munkustrap • Old Deuteronomy • Plato • Rum Tum Tugger • Rumpleteazer • Syllabub • Skimbleshanks • Socrates • Tantomile • Victoria |