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Bong Joon Ho's Animated 'Ally' Unveils Star-Studded Voice Cast
12 May
Summary
- Bradley Cooper and Ayo Edebiri lend voices to Bong Joon Ho's animated film.
- Neon to release the 3D animated family adventure in North America in 2027.
- The film, 'Ally,' is Bong's first foray into 3D animation and might cost $60M.
Oscar-winning director Bong Joon Ho has revealed the voice cast for his upcoming animated feature, 'Ally.' The project boasts talent such as Bradley Cooper, Ayo Edebiri, Dave Bautista, Finn Wolfhard, Rachel House, and Werner Herzog. This marks Bong's significant foray into 3D animated filmmaking, a passion project he has been developing since 2019.
Neon has acquired the North American distribution rights for 'Ally,' planning a 2027 theatrical release. This collaboration reunites Neon with Bong, following their successful partnership on the Oscar-winning film 'Parasite.' The family adventure is set beneath the South Pacific and centers on a young piglet squid's journey.
Internationally, Pathé will distribute 'Ally' in France, Benelux, Switzerland, and West Africa, while CJ ENM and Penture Invest will handle distribution in South Korea, Vietnam, Turkey, and Indonesia. The animation is being managed by VFX studio DNEG, with a diverse creative team from 12 countries.
Industry insiders suggest 'Ally' may have a budget of up to $60 million, potentially making it South Korea's most expensive film. The animated feature is targeted for completion in the first half of 2027, with a global release slated for later that year.
