Wallace and Gromit are set to make a triumphant return to the big screen in their new film, Vengeance Most Fowl, featuring an all-star voice cast comprised of comedy legends.
The film follows the misadventures of the nation’s beloved cheese aficionado inventor and his trusty canine companion as they grapple with a cutting-edge ‘smart gnome’ that rapidly develops a life of its own.
Meanwhile, their arch-nemesis Feathers McGraw is hell-bent on exacting revenge and putting an end to Wallace and Gromit’s escapades. The film is directed by the series’ creator, Nick Park, and Merlin Crossingham, and will premiere on One and iPlayer at 6:10 pm on Christmas Day.
The official synopsis reads: “The highly-anticipated feature-length film sees Gromit’s growing concern as Wallace becomes over-dependent on his inventions which proves justified when Wallace creates a ‘smart gnome’ that seems to develop an evil mind of its own.
“As events begin to spiral out of control, it’s up to Gromit to put aside his qualms and battle sinister forces, or Wallace may never be able to invent again!”
But who lends their voice to the cast of Wallace and Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl?
Who is in the cast of Wallace and Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl?
Gromit returns in Wallace Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl (Image: BBC/Aardman Animations/Richard Davies/Stuart Collis)
Ben Whitehead – Wallace
Ben Whitehead reprises his role as the voice of the zany and cheese-obsessed inventor from Northern England who shares his life with loyal dog Gromit. Ben Whitehead, a renowned voice actor, officially assumed the role of Wallace following Peter Sallis’ retirement in 2010.
However, he had already lent his voice to the inventive character in various shorts and games. His vocal talents can also be heard in other Aardman projects such as Early Man and The Pirates! In an Adventure with Scientists!
CI Mackintosh Wallace in Wallace Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl (Image: BBC)
Wallace Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl sees smart gnome Norbot go haywire – with Gromit left to investigate his behaviour (Image: BBC/Aardman Animations/Richard Davies/Stuart Collis)
Peter Kay – Chief Inspector Mackintosh
Comedy legend Peter Kay reprises his role as Chief Inspector Mackintosh, who has climbed the ranks from police constable since his stint in The Curse of the Were-Rabbit.
Kay is a cherished figure in British comedy, known for creating hit shows like That Peter Kay Thing, Peter Kay’s Phoenix Nights, Max and Paddy’s Road to Nowhere and Car Share.
Reece Shearsmith – Norbot
Reece Shearsmith, of Inside No. 9 fame, voices Wallace’s latest creation Norbot, a helpful invention that eventually stirs up trouble.
Diane Morgan (Afterlife, Motherland) features as a TV reporter in Wallace Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl (Image: BBC)
Shearsmith, alongside The League of Gentlemen, is recognised for his work on Two’s dark comedy Psychoville and Inside No. 9 with Steve Pemberton.
The versatile 55 year old actor has graced numerous TV shows over the years, including Doctor Who, Spaced, The World’s End, Good Omens and ITV drama The Widower, opposite Sheridan Smith.
Fans might also recall Shearsmith from Saltburn, Peter Kay’s Car Share and Venom: Let There Be Carnage.
Lauren Patel – PC Mukherjee
Lauren Patel voices PC Mukherjee, the young protege of Chief Inspector Albert Mackintosh, who endeavours to unravel the mystery of the malfunctioning gnomes.
Patel has previously starred in Everybody’s Talking About Jamie and Lloyd of the Flies.
Diane Morgan – Onya Doorstep
Diane Morgan, the comedian and actress, lends her voice to news reporter Onya Doorstep in Up North News. She’s best known for her portrayal of Philomena Cunk on Charlie Brooker’s Weekly Wipe and the satirical series Cunk on Britain and Cunk on Earth.
Gromit Wallace return for their first adventure in 16 years (Image: BBC/Aardman Animations/Richard Davies/Stuart Collis)
She also brought to life Liz in the Two sitcom Motherland, Kath in Ricky Gervais’ dark comedy After Life, and she both wrote and starred in the Two comedy series Mandy (2019present).
Who else stars in the cast of Wallace & Gromit Vengeance Most Fowl?
The cast is rounded out by Adjoa Andoh (Bridgerton, Invictus), Lenny Henry (Three Little Birds, Rings of Power) and Muzz Khan (Brassic, Galavant). As always, Gromit and Feathers McGraw remain silent characters.