Laika has introduced its subsequent animated function, Wildwood. Will probably be directed by Travis Knight, whose earlier directorial efforts are Laika’s personal Kubo and the Two Strings and the Paramount hybrid Bumblebee.
Right here’s what the studio revealed in regards to the undertaking, which will probably be its first movie since 2019’s Lacking Hyperlink.
- Wildwood is predicated on the bestselling novel written by Colin Meloy, lead singer and songwriter for The Decemberists, and illustrated by artist Carson Ellis.
- Synopsis: Past Portland’s metropolis limits lies Wildwood. You’re not purported to go there. You’re not even purported to understand it exists. However Prue McKeel is about to enter this enchanted wonderland. Her child brother Mac has been taken by a homicide of crows into the forest’s depths, and she or he – alongside together with her hapless classmate Curtis – goes to get him again. Prue would possibly suppose she’s too previous for fairytales, however she’s simply discovered herself on the heart of 1. One stuffed with unusual speaking animals, roguish bandits, and highly effective figures with the darkest intentions. Wildwood is a story of affection, loss, sacrifice and secrets and techniques, and of the magic you could find in your doorstep, should you’re prepared to search for it.
- Knight, who can also be president and CEO of Laika, defined why he was interested in the undertaking: “As a deep-dyed native son of Oregon, I’ve rainwater, microbrew, and fair-trade espresso coursing via my veins. With Wildwood, I’ve the chance to inform a madly formidable story of magic, marvel, and hazard set within the place I grew up. My very personal Portland will be part of that pantheon of unforgettable fantasy realms, with a stirring epic that can kindle imaginations, carry spirits, and break hearts.”
- Wildwood would be the lensed by cinematographer Caleb Deschanel (The Lion King remake, The Ardour of the Christ). Different key members of the crew embrace producer Arianne Sutner and screenwriter Chris Butler.
- Wildwood is presently in manufacturing at Laika’s facility exterior Portland, Oregon. No launch date has been set.
- Wildwood will probably be Laika’s sixth function. Its earlier movies are Coraline (2009), Paranorman (2012), The Boxtrolls (2014), Kubo and the Two Strings (2016), and Lacking Hyperlink (2019).
