The Baddies: A Spooky and Heartwarming Animated Adventure for Christmas
Sheridan Smith, Alison Steadman, and Hammed Animashaun are set to voice characters in the animated adaptation of Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler's "The Baddies." Smith will narrate the animation, with Steadman voicing Witch and Animashaun playing Troll. Robyn Cara will voice Girl, Francesca Mills as Mouse, and Rob Brydon as Ghost. The story revolves around three mischievous Baddies who love being bad and their encounter with a brave girl with a blue spotty hanky.
Directed by Andy Martin and Sarah-Jane Knox, the film follows the Baddies as they plot nasty tricks on the girl until a mouse challenges them to steal the hanky. The Baddies soon realize they may have met their match in the little girl. The animation services are provided by Triggerfish Animation, and the film will premiere on BBC iPlayer and BBC One on Christmas day.
Julia Donaldson expressed her excitement about the adaptation, praising Magic Light for bringing the story to life and the cast for capturing the humor and spookiness perfectly. Sheridan Smith shared her love for Donaldson and Scheffler's stories and described the film as funny, spooky, and heartwarming, predicting that families will enjoy watching the chaos unfold this Christmas.
"The Baddies" is the latest collaboration between Donaldson, Scheffler, and Magic Light Pictures, known for their adaptations of popular children's books like "The Gruffalo" and "Zog." With a talented cast and a captivating storyline, the animated adaptation promises to entertain audiences of all ages this holiday season.