The BBC has unveiled the eagerly awaited return of the beloved duo, Wallace & Gromit, in their latest film titled 'Vengeance Most Fowl.' This highly anticipated adventure, brought to life by the renowned independent studio Aardman Animations, promises to captivate audiences once again.
Slated to premiere on BBC and BBC iPlayer this festive Christmas season, the film will also be streaming globally on Netflix this winter. With a runtime of 70 minutes, 'Vengeance Most Fowl' marks the triumphant return of the iconic supervillain Feathers McGraw, seeking revenge after his memorable appearance in the Oscar-winning short film 'The Wrong Trousers' from 1993.
In this thrilling tale, Gromit's concerns about Wallace's over-reliance on his inventions grow increasingly urgent. The situation takes a turn for the worse when Wallace's creation, a "smart gnome," seemingly develops a sinister, evil mind of its own. As events spiral out of control, it falls upon Gromit to set aside his doubts and bravely battle the sinister forces threatening their world. Otherwise, Wallace may never be able to invent again.
The film boasts a star-studded cast of both new and familiar faces, including Ben Whitehead, the renowned British comedian Peter Kay, Lauren Patel (known for her roles in 'Everybody's Talking About Jamie' and 'Lloyd of the Flies'), and Reece Shearsmith (of 'League of Gentlemen' and 'Inside No. 9'). Cameos from Diane Morgan ('Afterlife,' 'Motherland'), Adjoa Andoh ('Bridgerton'), and Sir Lenny Henry ('Three Little Birds,' 'The Lord of the Rings') add further spark to the ensemble.
The creator and director of 'Wallace & Gromit,' Nick Park, shares his excitement about the film: "I've had the idea of a movie about garden gnomes turning evil for over a decade, but I could never quite figure out what made them go bad. Then it hit me: the single most asked question I get when meeting fans is whether the penguin Feathers McGraw, our original antagonist from 'The Wrong Trousers' 30 years ago, will ever return. We've had fun bringing him back in cameo roles, but now, three decades later, it feels like the perfect time. And what if Feathers was somehow involved with these gnomes? We hope this film will delight fans of 'Gnome Noir' everywhere and satisfy their curiosity about what Feathers has been up to since 'The Wrong Trousers.'"
