By Variety | Created at 2024-11-11 07:10:50 | Updated at 2024-11-18 04:20:11
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Jason Isaacs, Jimmi Simpson and Russell Peters have joined the voice cast of “Pierre the Pigeon-Hawk,” the upcoming animated feature from Exodus Film Group, Toonz Media Group and JAKM3N Productions.
Isaacs is known for playing Lucius Malfoy in the “Harry Potter” franchise. Simpson’s recent credits include “Pachinko” and “Dark Matter,” while Peters is a standup comedian and actor.
Grammy winner Will.i.am voices the titular Pierre in the musically-driven film, with rap legend Snoop Dogg, EGOT recipient Whoopi Goldberg and “The White Lotus” star Jennifer Coolidge among the ensemble. The cast also includes Jennifer Hudson, Luis Guzmán, Kenan Thompson, Howie Mandel, Domenick Lombardozzi, Evan Ross, Ashlee Simpson, Paul Blackthorne, Matthew Del Negro, Jamal Trulove and Alison Jaye.
The film follows Pierre, a hybrid pigeon-hawk who struggles to find his place between two worlds. Through his journey of self-discovery, Pierre learns to transform his differences into strengths. The narrative explores themes of belonging and diversity. It is directed by Tara Whitaker and John D. Eraklis, with screenplay by Ciaran Crampton and Jay Dowski.
“We are beyond lucky to be working with a cast of this magnitude. They have elevated this project to the highest level. We are very excited to share their comedic brilliance with the world.” said Crampton, the film’s creator and CEO of Straight Outta Crampton Media.
Toonz Media Group CEO P. Jayakumar noted that the recent involvement of Los Angeles Lakers star Anthony Davis’s JAKM3N Productions has built momentum for the project. “With this new lineup, we are poised to elevate the project to even greater heights. Together, we are creating an unforgettable experience that will captivate viewers around the world,” Jayakumar said.
