Cats director Tom Hooper has revealed that the production team behind the upcoming movie musical reevaluated some of the character designs in the aftermath of the trailer arriving online.
In an interview with Empire, Hooper opened up about the explosive response to the first trailer, admitting that the team were receptive to the feedback, as it ultimately prompted them to make some tweaks to the visuals, though they never expected the footage to spark such controversy.
Source: IGN.com Cats Director Admits Character Redesigns After Trailer Backlash