DreamWorks Animation’s upcoming film starring actor Mark Hamill has him reminiscing about another movie – From a Galaxy Far Far Away.
The focus of San Diego Comic-Con panels over the weekend was director Chris Sanders’ wild robot It follows the misadventures of a robot named Rhodes (voiced by Lupita Nyong’o) who learns to connect with animals after being shipwrecked on a remote island. Hamill voices Thorne, a ferocious grizzly bear. He came here for the first time to understand wild robot After reading New York Times Peter Brown’s best-selling children’s book captivated young readers in 2016 with its touching story and beautiful illustrations.
“I thought, ‘It would be great if they could capture even a fraction of the effect of the book,'” Hamill told the audience of the film, which opens Sept. 20. outstanding.
The actor, who took the stage with Nyong’o, Sanders and voice actor Kit Conner, said the project reminded him of his first feelings about the 1977 film Star Warsin which he created the iconic character of Luke Skywalker.
“You just have to see it,” Hamill said wild robot. “It reminds me of the day I tried to describe Star Wars For those who haven’t seen it. What a luxury. It’s emotional. It works on so many levels. Kids will love it. The whole family will love it.
In addition to Hamill, the ensemble voice cast includes Nyong’o, Connor, Pedro Pascal, Bill Nighy, Stephanie Hsu and Catherine O’Hara.
during group discussion wild robot At the Annecy Animation Festival in France last month, Sanders showed off a variety of footage and received a standing ovation. At the time, Sanders said he hoped the film would convey “the warmth and soul of simulation.”