Star-studded cast joins Cynthia Erivo's animated musical 'Bad Fairies'
The upcoming animated musical comedy, "Bad Fairies," from Warner Bros. Picture Animation and Locksmith Animation, is expanding its impressive voice cast. Led by Cynthia Erivo, the film has now welcomed music icon Kylie Minogue, Broadway star Jonathan Groff, and beloved comedian Catherine Tate to its roster.
Kylie Minogue will lend her voice to the character Clowder, the enigmatic Cat Witch, while Jonathan Groff is set to portray Robin Goodfellow. Catherine Tate will take on the role of the Fairy Gothmother. These new additions join Cynthia Erivo, who stars as Jayne Staplegun in this much-anticipated animated feature. Erivo herself revealed this exciting news during her recent Hollywood Bowl concert, "Let Me Sing to You." The film, which promises a fresh take on fairy tales, is currently in production in London with DNEG Animation serving as the digital partner, and is scheduled for release on May 27, 2027.
Further enhancing the cast, Serrana Su-Ling Bliss is featured as Fei Chang, James Acaster as Stickers, Dee Bradley Baker as Groundbeef, and Ncuti Gatwa as Butterwort. Set against the vibrant backdrop of modern-day London, "Bad Fairies" is helmed by director Megan Nicole Dong and co-director Olivier Staphylas, working from an original screenplay penned by Deborah Frances-White. The musical elements are crafted by Tony Award winners Toby Marlow and Lucy Moss, known for "Six: The Musical," with an original score by Isabella "Machine" Summers of Florence and the Machine. Bill Damaschke, President of Warner Bros. Pictures Animation, lauded the new cast members, emphasizing their ability to embody the film's spirit of doing good by bending rules. Natalie Fischer, CEO of Locksmith Animation, also expressed her excitement, highlighting the film's humorous, surprising, and heartfelt narrative, and the exceptional talent joining Erivo. Minogue shared her enthusiasm for playing a dual role of a cat and a witch, describing it as magical and mischievous. The directors praised the unique contributions of each actor, noting how their instincts and comic timing are shaping truly memorable characters for the screen.
This animated production exemplifies creative collaboration, bringing together a diverse array of talents in music, writing, and voice acting to craft a narrative that celebrates individuality and challenges conventions. The film's emphasis on "delightfully defiant, rule-breaking fairies" suggests a story that will inspire audiences to embrace their unique qualities and to find their own ways to make a positive impact on the world, all while entertaining with its vibrant animation and original musical numbers. It underscores the power of storytelling to convey messages of courage and self-acceptance.
