Ncuti Gatwa Teams Up with Cynthia Erivo for Animated Musical Bad Fairies
Ncuti Gatwa, renowned for his impressive performances across various platforms, is set to star in an exciting new project. He will collaborate with Cynthia Erivo in “Bad Fairies,” an animated musical produced by Warner Bros. Pictures Animation and Locksmith Animation.
Ncuti Gatwa’s Career Highlights
Gatwa has made a significant impact in the entertainment industry. He gained fame for his role in Netflix’s “Sex Education.” Recently, he starred as the latest Doctor in the iconic series “Doctor Who.” Additionally, he appeared as a Ken in Greta Gerwig’s blockbuster “Barbie” and shared the screen with notable actors Benedict Cumberbatch and Olivia Colman in “The Roses.”
About “Bad Fairies”
This upcoming animated musical is directed by Megan Nicole Dong, with Olivier Staphylas as co-director. “Bad Fairies” is billed as a musical comedy that features a group of fairies who disrupt their magical environment with their delightful subversion.
Creative Team Behind the Film
- Script: Written by Deborah Frances-White
- Music: Composed by Toby Marlow and Lucy Moss, the Tony Award-winning team behind “Six: The Musical.”
- Score and Songs: Composed by Isabella “Machine” Summers of Florence and the Machine fame.
- Executive Music Producer: Ian Eisendrath, known for “KPop Demon Hunters.”
- Animation: Provided by DNEG Animation, the digital partner for the project.
- Production Team: Includes Carolyn Soper (producer), Sim Evan-Jones (editor), and cinematographer James C.J. Williams.
- Character Design: Uwe Heidschötter
- Production Design Leads: Justin Hutchinson-Chatburn and Mike Redman.
Release Date and Industry Significance
“Bad Fairies” is poised for release on May 21, 2027. This film marks the first feature to be launched under the first-look deal between Warner Bros. Pictures Animation and Locksmith Animation. The anticipation surrounding this film reflects the growing interest in innovative animated musicals.
Ncuti Gatwa is represented by several prominent agencies, including Curtis Brown, UTA, Status PR UK, and Ziffren Brittenham LLP. With his diverse talent and the creative energy behind “Bad Fairies,” audiences can look forward to a captivating cinematic experience.
