The Willoughbys
| The Willoughbys | |
|---|---|
 Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | Kris Pearn Cory Evans |
| Written by | Kris Pearn |
| Produced by | Luke Carroll Aaron L. Gilbert Brenda Gilbert |
| Starring | |
| Cinematography | Sebastian Brodin Rav Grewal |
| Edited by | Scott Winlaw Ken Schretzmann |
Production company | |
| Distributed by | Netflix |
Release dates | April 22nd, 2020 |
Running time | 92 minutes |
| Countries | Canada United States |
| Language | English |
The Willoughbys is an upcoming American-Canadian computer animated comedy film directed by Kris Pearn and Cory Evans and written by Pearn. It is based on the children's book of same name by Lois Lowry. The film stars the voices of Ricky Gervais, Maya Rudolph, Terry Crews, Will Forte, Martin Short, Alessia Cara and Jane Krakowski. Produced by Bron Animation and distributed by Netflix, the film was scheduled to be released on April 22nd, 2020.
Voice cast
- Will Forte as Tim Willoughby
- Martin Short as Father Willoughby
- Alessia Cara as Jane Willoughby
- Jane Krakowski as Mother Willoughby
- Ricky Gervais as The Cat
- Maya Rudolph as Nanny
- Terry Crews as Commander Melanoff
- Vincent Tong as the Barnabys
Production
In November 2015, Bron Studios acquired the animated film rights to the Lois Lowry's book The Willoughbys, and hired Kris Pearn to adapt into a screenplay with Adam Wood to direct the film, with Aaron L. Gilbert and Luke Carroll producing.[1] In April 2017, Ricky Gervais was cast in the film to lead the voice, and it was reported that Pearn would co-direct the film with Cory Evans.[2] In June 2017, more were cast to the film, included Terry Crews, Maya Rudolph, Martin Short, Jane Krakowski, and Seán Cullen (replaced by Vincent Tong).[3] Will Forte and Alessia Cara also provided their voices, with Netflix now set to distribute the film.[4]
As of November 2018, the film was still in-production at the Bron Animation studio in Burnaby, British Columbia.[4]
Release
The film was scheduled to be released on April 22nd, 2020 by Netflix.
References
- ^ Kay, Jeremy (November 8, 2015). "Bron Animation to adapt 'The Willoughbys'". Screen. Retrieved November 6, 2018.
- ^ Giardina, Carolyn (April 13, 2017). "Ricky Gervais to Narrate Animated Feature 'The Willoughbys'". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved November 6, 2018.
- ^ McNary, Dave (June 2, 2017). "Martin Short, Maya Rudolph Join Ricky Gervais in Animated Film 'Willoughbys'". Variety. Retrieved November 6, 2018.
- ^ a b Ramos, Dino-Ray (November 6, 2018). "Netflix Unveils 'The Willoughbys', 'Maya And The Three', & More In Animated Slate". Deadline. Retrieved November 6, 2018.