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Wildwood: 16 Years in the Making!
11 Oct
Summary
- Laika's 'Wildwood' took 16 years to complete.
- Production began in 2021 amidst COVID-19.
- The film received a PG-13 rating for the first time.
Laika's highly anticipated stop-motion film, "Wildwood," celebrated its world premiere at the BFI London Film Festival. Director Travis Knight described the painstaking stop-motion process, involving the meticulous movement of thousands of tiny objects for each picture taken. This ambitious fantasy epic represents a 16-year endeavor for Laika, with development beginning approximately ten years prior when the studio optioned Colin Meloy and Carson Ellis's book.
Production officially commenced in 2021 during the COVID-19 pandemic, culminating in its premiere. Knight highlighted the extensive timeline, noting that 16 years is enough time to become a doctor twice over or for a child to reach driving age. Following its London debut, "Wildwood" is set for a theatrical release on October 23. Notably, this film is Laika's first to achieve a PG-13 rating.
