Key Points
- The film is directed by Travis Knight and adapted from Colin Meloy's novel, opening October 23
- The voice cast includes Carey Mulligan, Mahershala Ali, Angela Bassett and Jacob Tremblay
The Latest:
Animation studio Laika unveiled the full trailer for “Wildwood,” its first stop-motion feature since 2019’s “Missing Link,” Deadline reports.
Details:
- The story: The film adapts Colin Meloy’s 2011 novel “Wildwood,” set in Portland; Meloy fronts the band The Decemberists
- Behind the scenes: Chris Butler, who previously wrote and directed Laika’s “ParaNorman” and “Missing Link,” wrote the screenplay
- Voice cast: Peyton Elizabeth Lee and Jacob Tremblay lead the cast, joined by Carey Mulligan, Mahershala Ali, Angela Bassett and Awkwafina
- Music: Meloy also contributed an original song to the film in addition to writing the source novel
What to Watch:
‘Wildwood’ opens in U.S. theaters October 23 via Fathom Entertainment.
