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Netflix Star Gatwa to Voice Subversive Fairies in Upcoming Animated Film
8 Nov
Summary
- Ncuti Gatwa, known for "Sex Education," joins Cynthia Erivo in "Bad Fairies"
- Animated musical comedy follows a "delightfully subversive gang of fairies"
- Songs written by Tony Award-winning duo, score by Florence and the Machine's Isabella "Machine" Summers
In a highly anticipated move, acclaimed actor Ncuti Gatwa has been announced to join the cast of the upcoming animated musical "Bad Fairies." Gatwa, known for his breakout role in the Netflix series "Sex Education," will lend his voice to the film, which is set to debut on May 21, 2027.
"Bad Fairies," a joint production between Warner Bros. Pictures Animation and Locksmith Animation, is described as an "original musical comedy that follows a delightfully subversive gang of fairies as they shake up their magical world." The film is directed by Megan Nicole Dong and co-directed by Olivier Staphylas, with the script written by Deborah Frances-White.
The music of "Bad Fairies" is equally impressive, with the songs penned by the Tony Award-winning duo Toby Marlow and Lucy Moss, known for their work on the hit musical "Six." The score is composed by Isabella "Machine" Summers, a member of the acclaimed band Florence and the Machine, who will also contribute to the songs.
The film's creative team includes a wealth of industry talent, including producer Carolyn Soper, editor Sim Evan-Jones, cinematographer James C.J. Williams, character designer Uwe Heidschötter, heads of story Rikke Asbjoern and Chris Garbutt, and production designers Justin Hutchinson-Chatburn and Mike Redman. DNEG Animation is serving as the digital partner, providing the animation for "Bad Fairies."
With its talented cast, captivating story, and exceptional musical pedigree, "Bad Fairies" is poised to be a must-see animated event when it hits theaters in 2027.
