DreamWorks Animation’s The Wild Robot brings Peter Brown’s beloved children’s novel to life with a captivating voice cast. The story follows Roz, a robot stranded on a remote island, as she navigates the wilderness and cares for an orphaned gosling, Brightbill. This unique blend of nature and technology has attracted a star-studded voice cast, bringing depth to the animated adaptation. Here’s a full guide to the voice cast behind ‘The Wild Robot’.
Roz (Lupita Nyong’o)
Rozzum unit 7134, known as Roz, is a robot designed to assist humans by taking care of their chores and responsibilities. After becoming stranded on an island with no humans, she must adapt to the wild and raise a gosling named Brightbill. Lupita Nyong’o, known for her powerful roles in 12 Years a Slave and Us, brings emotional depth to Roz as she navigates motherhood and survival.
Fink the Fox (Pedro Pascal)
Pedro Pascal voices Fink, a tricky fox who initially challenges Roz over Brightbill’s egg, hoping to eat it. But when Roz proves victorious, Fink surprisingly decides to help her raise the gosling. Pascal, known for The Mandalorian and The Last of Us, brings his versatile acting chops to this cunning character.
Brightbill (Kit Connor)
Kit Connor, the breakout star of Heartstopper, voices Brightbill, the baby gosling who imprints on Roz after hatching. As Brightbill learns to survive in the wilderness, Connor’s performance captures the innocence and growth of the young bird under Roz’s unconventional care.
Pinktail (Catherine O’Hara)
Catherine O’Hara voices Pinktail, a motherly opossum with seven children. O’Hara, best known for her roles in Beetlejuice and Schitt’s Creek, adds her signature comedic charm to this character, helping Roz and Brightbill in their journey.
Longneck (Bill Nighy)
Bill Nighy lends his voice to Longneck, a wise old goose who watches over Roz and Brightbill. Known for his roles in Love Actually and Pirates of the Caribbean, Nighy’s soothing voice brings a sense of wisdom and guidance to the film.
Vontra (Stephanie Hsu)
Vontra is a retrieval robot sent to the island, voiced by Stephanie Hsu. Hsu, known for her role in *Everything Everywhere All at Once*, adds a layer of robotic efficiency to the story as Roz faces the possibility of leaving the island.
Thorn the Bear (Mark Hamill)
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Mark Hamill, famed for playing Luke Skywalker in Star Wars, voices Thorn, a bear whose bark is worse than his bite. Hamill’s voice work as Thorn showcases his range, blending menace and vulnerability in this character.
Thunderbolt (Ving Rhames)
Ving Rhames voices Thunderbolt, a mentor figure to Brightbill. Rhames, known for his roles in the Mission: Impossible franchise, brings a commanding presence to the character, offering advice and protection to the young gosling.
With such a talented cast, The Wild Robot is set to enchant audiences of all ages, combining heartfelt performances with stunning animation. The film offers a fresh take on the classic tale of survival, family, and what it means to adapt beyond your programming.