Can Ellian save a whole kingdom? A younger hero’s journey is on the coronary heart of Netflix’s “Spellbound.” The animated undertaking hails from director Vicky Jenson, whose earlier work consists of “Shrek” and “Shark Tale.” Lauren Hynek & Elizabeth Martin and Julia Miranda are co-writers on the upcoming movie.
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Rachel Zegler stars because the strong-willed Ellian. The actress mentioned the position is a “dream come true” and spoke about creating “an emotional performance from behind a mic.” She’s joined by a gifted solid which incorporates John Lithgow, Jenifer Lewis, Tituss Burgess, Nathan Lane, Javier Bardem, and Nicole Kidman.
Bardem was filming “Dune:Part Two” whereas competing voice work on the animated movie. “He’s like, ‘I apologize, I’ve been wearing a rubber suit all day,’”Jenson mentioned. She additionally famous his artistic strategy to varied sounds. “He played around with wolf growls and stuff, and incorporated that into his laugh.”
The movie’s official synopsis:
“Spellbound follows the adventures of Ellian, the tenacious young daughter of the rulers of Lumbria who must go on a daring quest to save her family and kingdom after a mysterious spell transforms her parents into monsters. Spellbound is directed by Vicky Jenson (Shrek) with original score from EGOT-winning composer Alan Menken (Beauty and the Beast) and lyrics by Glenn Slater (Tangled). A Netflix Film from Skydance Animation, Spellbound boasts an all-star voice cast led by Rachel Zegler, John Lithgow, Jenifer Lewis, Nathan Lane, Tituss Burgess, With Javier Bardem, And Nicole Kidman. Spellbound is written by Lauren Hynek & Elizabeth Martin and Julia Miranda and produced by John Lasseter, David Ellison, Dana Goldberg and Bruce Anderson for Skydance Animation”
A magical journey unfolds in Netflix’s “Spellbound.” The animated movie premieres on the streaming service on November 22. Watch the brand new trailer beneath.
