Chicken Run sequel, 'Dawn of the Nugget.' Peter Serafinowicz will take on the role of Reginald Smith, and Miranda Richardson will reprise her character as Mrs. Tweedy.
This sequel from Aardman, known for their award-winning animations, arrives over two decades after the original film's release. A trailer has been released, providing a glimpse of what viewers can anticipate when the movie premieres on December 15.
The story centers on Ginger, who successfully escapes from Tweedy's farm and discovers an idyllic island haven for her fellow chickens, far from human threats. However, a new peril emerges, jeopardizing all of chicken-kind.
The film boasts an impressive cast, including Thandiwe Newton as Ginger, Zachary Levi as Rocky, Bella Ramsey as Molly, and Imelda Staunton as Bunty. Other notable actors in the line-up include Lynn Ferguson as Mac, David Bradley as Fowler, Jane Horrocks as Babs, Romesh Ranganathan as Nick, Daniel Mays as Fetcher, Josie Sedgwick-Davies as Frizzle, Peter Serafinowicz as Reginald Smith, Nick Mohammed as Dr. Fry, and Miranda Richardson as Mrs. Tweedy.
Staunton, Ferguson and Horrocks are reprising their roles alongside Richardson. Notably, the character of Ginger has been recast with Thandiwe Newton.
The film is directed by Sam Fell, with Steve Pegram and Leyla Hobart serving as producers. The screenplay is credited to Karey Kirkpatrick, John O’Farrell and Rachel Tunnard. The executive producers include Carla Shelley, Sam Fell, Peter Lord, Nick Park, Paul Kewley, and Karey Kirkpatrick.
'Dawn of the Nugget' will make its debut at