Summary
Mark Hamill compares his upcoming animated filmThe Wild Robotto the originalStar Wars.Hamill voices a grizzly bear named Thornin the story adapted fromThe Wild Robotnovel written by Peter Brown.The new DreamWorks movietells the story of a sentient robot known as Roz (Lupita Nyong’o) who finds herself stranded in the wilderness and must learn to adapt, while also raising a baby bird and becoming a valued friend of the animals she meets in her new surroundings.
While speaking toThe Hollywood Reporterat San Diego Comic-Con,Hamill teased parallels betweenThe Wild Robotand the firstStar Wars, particularly leading up to the debut of both films. Just as the innovation and spectacle ofStar Warswas difficult to describe before the film became a well-known staple of popular culture, Hamill finds it difficult to describe the emotional depth and countless other strengths ofThe Wild Robotprior to its theatrical release. Check out Hamill’s comments below:
It reminds me of back in the day when I was trying to describeStar Warsto people who hadn’t seen it. It’s sumptuous. It’s emotional. It works on so many levels. The kids will love it. The whole family will love it.
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Mark Hamill Makes The Wild Robot Even More Exciting
It Could End Up Being One Of 2024’s Best Movies
Ever sinceThe Wild Robot’sfirst trailer was released, it has been one of 2024’s most exciting films, with the visually stunning trailer teasing a deeply emotional and heartfelt story. The newDreamWorks movie looks more devastating than most of Pixar’s releasesin recent years, giving it a chance to stand out even in the same year when Pixar’sInside Out 2continues to dominate at the box office. The source material is critically acclaimed and will be brought to life by the star-studded voice cast of Nyong’o, Hamill, Pedro Pascal, Bill Nighy, Catherine O’Hara, Stephanie Hsu, and Kit Connor.
Hamill’s comments now makeThe Wild Roboteven more exciting as he compares it to the beloved movie that forever changed cinema, Hamill’s career, and launched a massive franchise. His remarks seemingly confirm thatThe Wild Robotis just as moving as the teaser trailer indicatedit would be. Saying"the whole family will love it"is also promising, as it will be a story accessible for all ages, and should help it perform better at the box office.
The Wild Robotis poised to be visually breathtaking and emotionally resonant in all the best ways.
The Wild Robot is unlikely to have the samebox office success asInside Out 2orDespicable Me 4, both of which benefited from being part of a popular and established film franchise. It will hopefully do well, though, andHamill’s comments suggest that good word of mouth will spread quicklyafter its theatrical debut and will make it the best family-friendly film to see in the fall.The Wild Robotis poised to be visually breathtaking and emotionally resonant in all the best ways.
The Wild Robot
Cast
The Wild Robot is an animated drama film based on a series of books by Peter Brown. The adaptation is written and directed by Chris Sanders and stars Lupita Nyong’o, Pedro Pascal, and Catherine O’Hara. The Wild Robot centers on a robot named Rozzum 7134, who becomes stranded on a deserted island and the guardian of a young orphan.
