Wildwood: LAIKA Studios' Highly Anticipated Animated Adventure
The latest trailer for LAIKA Studios' upcoming film "Wildwood" has made a significant impact, becoming one of the most-watched animated trailers in history. ToonHive has reported that the trailer has garnered over 100 million views across various platforms, with YouTube alone accounting for more than 70 million views. This project will be LAIKA Studios' sixth feature film, following the success of "Coraline," "ParaNorman," "The Boxtrolls," "Kubo and the Two Strings," and "Missing Link." Directed by Travis Knight and written by Chris Butler, "Wildwood" is based on the novel by Colin Meloy.
The story of "Wildwood" is set in Portland and revolves around Prue McKeel and her friend Curtis as they venture into a mysterious forest known as the impassable wilderness. The forest, created by the original settlers, holds many secrets and dangers, including the disappearance of Prue's baby brother Mac, who has been taken deep into the woods by a group of crows and a mysterious woman named Alexandra. The voice cast for the film includes Carey Mulligan, Mahershala Ali, Peyton Elizabeth Lee, Jacob Tremblay, Awkwafina, Angela Bassett, Jake Johnson, Charlie Day, Amanda Stenberg, Jemaine Clement, Maya Erskine, Tantoo Cardinal, Tom Waits, and Richard E. Grant.
Fans can look forward to the release of "Wildwood" in theaters on October 23rd. With its captivating storyline, talented voice cast, and stunning animation, this film promises to be a must-watch for audiences of all ages.