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Schoolboy Becomes Thomas the Tank Engine
17 Sep
Summary
- A 13-year-old schoolboy is the new voice of Thomas.
- He kept his role secret from classmates for nine months.
- The role was previously voiced by Ringo Starr.
Harry Sparkes, a 13-year-old from Harpenden, Hertfordshire, has taken on the iconic role of Thomas the Tank Engine for the new animated series, "Thomas & Friends: Railway Stories." This marks Sparkes's voice-acting debut. He stars alongside actor Henry Golding, who narrates the series.
Sparkes managed to keep his new role a secret from his classmates for nine months. He told them he was attending physiotherapy for a foot injury to explain his absences from school for recording sessions.
Reflecting on his experience, Sparkes shared his immense excitement. He stated, "It feels amazing, because I played and watched Thomas as a kid, and now I get to be Thomas. It just feels insane." The role of Thomas was previously made famous by Sir Ringo Starr.
