Matt Smith and Olivia Colman To Lead Voice Cast of BBC's Animated Special SUPERWORM
The BBC is teaming up with Oscar-nominated Magic Light Pictures for a new animation special they are developing titled Superworm. It will be an adaptation of Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler’s book of the same name.
In the story, “Super-long and super-strong, Superworm is always on hand to help out other animals and insects, but when he is kidnapped by wicked Wizard Lizard and sidekick The Crow, his friend Butterfly must come to the rescue.”
The special will be led by the voice talents of Olivia Coleman, who will narrate the story and Matt Smith, who will take on the role of the hero Superworm. They are also joined by Patricia Allison (Sex Education) as Butterfly, and Rob Brydon (Gavin & Stacey) as the Crow.
Colman said in a statement, “This is such a lovely project to be involved with. When reading the script, and imagining all those goings on at the end of the garden, I could really get a feel for the pure fun and joy that the film will bring.”
Superworm will be directed by Sarah Scrimgeour and Jac Hamman, from a script by Max Lang and Suzanne Lang.
Source: Deadline