The upcoming animated film Wildwood, described as a darkly magical adventure, features an extensive cast and elaborate practical production techniques.
Key facts
- •Wildwood follows a girl entering a dangerous forest to save her brother.
- •The production required the construction of 136 distinct sets.
- •The film utilizes 231 practical puppets alongside visual effects.
- •Angela Bassett voices a character known as the General, a giant golden eagle.
- •Mahershala Ali provides the voice for the character Brendan the Bandit King.
Laika has released a trailer for its upcoming film Wildwood, an animated adventure centered on a young girl’s quest to rescue her brother from a hidden forest. Described as the studio's most ambitious project to date, the film incorporates large-scale battle sequences and aerial scenes.
By the numbers
Production and Scale
To bring the story to life, the production team utilized 136 sets and 231 practical puppets, which were supplemented by visual effects. According to statements made by Knight in 2024, the studio had to develop new creative tools and technology to adapt the source material.
Cast and Characters
The film features Peyton Elizabeth Lee as Prue, Jacob Tremblay as Curtis, and Carey Mulligan as Alexandra. The ensemble cast includes Angela Bassett as a giant golden eagle named the General, Mahershala Ali as Brendan the Bandit King, and Awkwafina as a rat named Septima. Other voice actors include Charlie Day, Amandla Stenberg, Tom Waits, Tantoo Cardinal, Richard E. Grant, Marc Evan Jackson, and Len Cariou, with additional roles voiced by Rob Delaney, Ólafur Darri Ólafsson, and Blythe Danner.
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This article was independently rewritten by ManyPress editorial AI from reporting originally published by Ars Technica.
