Chicken Run: Dawn of the Nugget
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Chicken Run: Dawn of the Nugget is an upcoming stop motion animated comedy film directed by Sam Fell, from a screenplay by Karey Kirkpatrick, John O'Farrell and Rachel Tunnard, from an original story by Kirkpatrick and O'Farrell.[1] A sequel to Chicken Run (2000), the film was produced by Aardman Animations, Pathé and StudioCanal. It stars the voices of Thandiwe Newton, Zachary Levi, Bella Ramsey, Romesh Ranganathan, David Bradley, Daniel Mays, Jane Horrocks, Imelda Staunton, Lynn Ferguson, Josie Sedgwick-Davies and Nick Mohammed.
Chicken Run: Dawn of the Nugget is scheduled for release on Netflix in 2023.
Premise
After successfully escaping from Tweedy's farm in a daring and risky manner, Ginger has discovered her ideal place – an idyllic island retreat where the entire flock can live in harmony, without any risks from humans. With the arrival of a new member, Molly, hatched by Ginger and Rocky, it appears that Ginger's fairytale ending has finally come true. However, the entire chicken population is now confronted with a menacing and new danger on the mainland. Determined to safeguard their freedom, even if it means endangering it, Ginger and her team are determined to break in.[2]
Voice Cast
- Thandiwe Newton as Ginger
- Zachary Levi as Rocky Rhodes
- Bella Ramsey as Molly
- Romesh Ranganathan as Nick
- Daniel Mays as Fetcher
- David Bradley as Fowler
- Jane Horrocks as Babs
- Imelda Staunton as Bunty
- Lynn Ferguson as Mac
- Josie Sedgwick-Davies as Frizzle
- Nick Mohammed as Dr. Fry
Production
A sequel to Chicken Run was reported in April 2018 with Aardman Animations, StudioCanal and Pathé producing.[3] DreamWorks Animation had no involvement due to ending their partnership with Aardman after the release of Flushed Away in 2006.[4] Sam Fell directed, with Paul Kewley producing.[5][6] The original Chicken Run writers Karey Kirkpatrick and John O'Farrell wrote the sequel.[7] Aardman co-founders Peter Lord and David Sproxton serve as executive producers.[8][9]
On 16 October 2019, the film officially began pre-production.[10][11][12] Aardman said that Mel Gibson was not asked to return as Rocky.[13] In June 2020, Fell released more details about the sequel, which will follow from the ending of the first film, where the chickens have settled into their new safe area. Molly, the chick of Ginger and Rocky, begins to outgrow the area, just as word of a new threat to the chickens arrives.[14] In July 2020, Julia Sawalha, the voice of Ginger in the first film, revealed Aardman's intention to recast her role, saying her voice now sounded too old, and commented "I have officially been plucked, stuffed & roasted". The decision was met with widespread criticism with some finding the decision ageist.[15][16]
Principal photography commenced in early 2021.[17][18][19] In January 2022, Zachary Levi, Thandiwe Newton, David Bradley, Romesh Ranganathan and Daniel Mays replaced Gibson, Sawalha, the late Benjamin Whitrow, Timothy Spall and Phil Daniels as the voices of Rocky, Ginger, Fowler, Nick and Fetcher, while Jane Horrocks, Imelda Staunton and Lynn Ferguson reprised their roles as Babs, Bunty and Mac from the first film, with the film's title revealed as Chicken Run: Dawn of the Nugget.[20] Bella Ramsey, Nick Mohammed and Josie Sedgwick-Davies voiced three new characters, Molly, Dr. Fry and Frizzle, respectively.[20]
Release
Chicken Run: Dawn of the Nugget is set to have a preview at the Annecy International Animation Film Festival on 14 June 2023.[21] Netflix purchased the worldwide distribution rights to the film, excluding China.[22] The film is scheduled for release on an unspecified date in December 2023.[23]
References
- ^ Milligan, Mercedes (29 April 2023). "Netflix Hatches Chicken Run: Dawn of the Nugget Character Posters". Animation Magazine. Archived from the original on 3 May 2023. Retrieved 30 April 2023.
- ^ "Aardman reveals details on 'Chicken Run' sequel". Aardman. 23 June 2020. Archived from the original on 25 June 2020. Retrieved 26 June 2020.
- ^ Ritman, Alex (26 April 2018). "Chicken Run Sequel in Works at Aardman (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Archived from the original on 17 May 2022. Retrieved 30 April 2023.
- ^ Travis, Ben (26 April 2018). "Chicken Run Sequel Coming from Aardman". Empire. Archived from the original on 26 April 2018. Retrieved 11 July 2019.
- ^ Ritman, Alex (26 April 2018). "Chicken Run Sequel in Works at Aardman (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Archived from the original on 8 January 2020. Retrieved 11 July 2019.
- ^ McEvoy, Sophie (29 April 2019). "When Is The Chicken Run Sequel Out? It Looks Like Fans Still Have A While To Wait For This Nostalgia Trip". Bustle. Bustle Digital Group. Archived from the original on 7 March 2021. Retrieved 17 July 2019.
- ^ BBC News Team (26 April 2018). "Chicken Run 2: Sequel confirmed after 18-year wait". BBC News. BBC. Archived from the original on 11 July 2019. Retrieved 11 July 2019.
- ^ Ritman, Alex (26 April 2018). "Chicken Run Sequel in Works at Aardman (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Archived from the original on 8 January 2020. Retrieved 25 June 2020.
- ^ Mozafari, Laurence (26 April 2018). "Chicken Run 2 confirmed after 18 YEARS of waiting". Digital Spy. Archived from the original on 26 April 2018. Retrieved 26 April 2018.
- ^ Davis, Brandon (16 October 2019). "Chicken Run 2 is Officially in Pre-Production". ComicBook.com. Archived from the original on 24 October 2019. Retrieved 24 October 2019.
- ^ Novak, Kim (17 October 2019). "Chicken Run 2 is officially in pre-production and we already can't wait for this sequel". Metro. DMG Media. Archived from the original on 24 October 2019. Retrieved 24 October 2019.
- ^ Burwick, Kevin (17 October 2019). "Chicken Run 2 Begins Pre-production at Aardman Animations". MovieWeb. Archived from the original on 24 October 2019. Retrieved 24 October 2019.
- ^ Welk, Brian (23 June 2020). "Mel Gibson's Role in Chicken Run Sequel Will Be Recast". The Wrap. Archived from the original on 23 June 2020. Retrieved 25 June 2020.
- ^ Lang, Jamie (23 June 2020). "Netflix Swoops for Chicken Run Sequel, Aardman Shares Plot Details". Variety. Archived from the original on 1 August 2020. Retrieved 23 June 2020.
- ^ Grater, Tom (10 July 2020). "Chicken Run Actress Julia Sawalha Says She Is Being Re-Cast In Sequel For 'Sounding Too Old'". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on 10 July 2020. Retrieved 10 July 2020.
- ^ Al-Ghamdi, Abdullah (10 July 2020). "Chicken Run 2 Called Ageist For Recasting Original Main Characters". Screen Rant. Archived from the original on 16 July 2020. Retrieved 10 July 2020.
- ^ Lang, Jamie (23 June 2020). "Netflix Swoops for Chicken Run Sequel, Aardman Shares Plot Details". Variety. Archived from the original on 1 August 2020. Retrieved 23 August 2022.
- ^ Percival, Tom (6 April 2023). "Chicken Run 2 release date, cast, plot, and more news". The Digital Fix. Archived from the original on 12 April 2023. Retrieved 12 April 2023.
- ^ Hodges, Jake (27 March 2023). "Chicken Run: Dawn of the Nugget: Release Date, Cast, Trailer, and Everything We Know so Far". Collider. Archived from the original on 12 April 2023. Retrieved 12 April 2023.
- ^ a b Ritman, Alex (20 January 2022). "New Wallace & Gromit Film in Works From Aardman/Netflix; Chicken Run 2 Cast and Title Unveiled". The Hollywood Reporter. Archived from the original on 5 February 2023. Retrieved 17 August 2022.
- ^ Giardina, Carolyn (24 April 2023). "Makers of Nimona, Chicken Run: Dawn of the Nugget Headed to Annecy". The Hollywood Reporter. Archived from the original on 24 April 2023. Retrieved 24 April 2023.
- ^ Lang, Jamie (23 June 2020). "Netflix Swoops for Chicken Run Sequel, Aardman Shares Plot Details". Variety. Archived from the original on 1 August 2020. Retrieved 23 June 2020.
- ^ Louis, Brandon (25 April 2023). "Chicken Run 2 Image Gets The Whole Gang Back Together". ScreenRant. Archived from the original on 27 April 2023. Retrieved 30 April 2023.
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