LAIKAs Wildwood trailer is the most stunning thing youll see today
Animation studio LAIKA's next stop-motion film is fantasy epic "Wildwood," out October 23. Watch the trailer now.
An enchanting fairy tale unfolds in Wildwood, a recently released film by stop-motion studio LAIKA, known for its award-winning productions like Coraline and ParaNorman. Directed by Travis Knight and inspired by the book by Colin Meloy of The Decemberists, Wildwood transports viewers to the Pacific Northwest, where a teenage girl, Prue McKeel, embarks on a mission to save her infant brother from a mystical forest known as the Impassable Wilderness.
Prue, voiced by Peyton Elizabeth Lee, is a determined and headstrong character who finds herself in this magical realm. The Impassable Wilderness is not just any ordinary forest; it's a place where talking animals roam free, such as the majestic General voiced by Angela Bassett and the powerful Alexandra, brought to life by Carey Mulligan. Alexandra's story is one of loss and determination, as she seeks to reclaim what the forest took from her after losing her son.
The trailer reveals the tragic events that led to Alexandra's quest, hinting at a possible connection between her journey and the abduction of Prue's brother by mysterious crows. With a star-studded voice cast including Jacob Tremblay, Richard E. Grant, Awkwafina, and Mahershala Ali, Wildwood promises a visually stunning experience.
The film's intricate stop-motion animation brings the Impassable Wilderness to life, with its epic animal battles and vast forest landscapes creating a truly mesmerizing world. Wildwood is set to hit theaters on October 23, already capturing the imagination of audiences with its breathtaking trailer.
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