BBC reveals first look at new Wallace & Gromit character
Feathers McGraw isn't the only villain that Wallace and Gromit will have to worry about in their first outing in 14 years.
The BBC has released a new teaser clip for Wallace & Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl that reveals Wallace's latest invention. Norbot is a pre-programmed smart gnome designed to do any gardening task or "gnome improvement".
Sounds like a dream, right? Well, Norbot quickly becomes popular with the locals in need of gardening help... until he seems to develop an evil mind of his own. You can check out the clip here.
The new character is voiced by Reece Shearsmith, while Wallace is voiced by Ben Whitehead in his first full performance. Whitehead previously worked alongside Peter Sallis in several Wallace & Gromit outings.
Related: Feathers McGraw is returning for new Wallace and Gromit movie
Vengeance Most Fowl is the first Wallace & Gromit outing since 2010's TV show Wallace & Gromit: World of Inventions, as well as the second feature-length movie for the duo following 2005's The Curse of the Were-Rabbit.
The 79-minute movie will premiere on BBC iPlayer and BBC One this Christmas in the UK and will be released globally outside of the UK on Netflix this winter.
Back in June, it was revealed that Vengeance Most Fowl will bring back iconic supervillain Feathers McGraw, although we don't yet know the role that the dastardly penguin plays in the movie.
The voice cast also features Peter Kay, Lauren Patel, Diane Morgan, Adjoa Andoh, Lenny Henry and Muzz Khan, but their characters have yet to be revealed.
Related: Wallace & Gromit returning for new movie
"We are delighted to introduce Norbot, a 'Nifty Odd-jobbing Robot' gnome, designed to help Gromit with his gardening chores," said directors Nick Park and Merlin Crossingham.
"Norbot is Wallace's most proud achievement to date and, according to Wallace, his 'best invention ever!'. Garden gnomes have long been a part of Wallace and Gromit's world, but this is no cute patio ornament. Norbot is the ultimate gnome – a 'smart-gnome'.
"We're so excited to see Wallace unleashing his latest invention Norbot into the world. However, his long-suffering pooch Gromit may be a little less sure…"
Shearsmith added: "As a huge fan of Wallace & Gromit, it's been such a joy to work alongside Nick and Merlin and the team at Aardman to bring Norbot to life in such an exciting story.
"I think fans of all ages are in for a treat, and I can't wait for everyone to see it!"
Wallace & Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl airs on BBC iPlayer and BBC One in the UK this Christmas. Netflix will release the movie globally outside of the UK this winter.
You Might Also Like
