Ncuti Gatwa and Cynthia Erivo Team Up for Animated Musical ‘Bad Fairies’
Ncuti Gatwa has been officially announced as a voice actor for the upcoming animated musical, “Bad Fairies.” This project is a collaboration between Warner Bros. Animation and Locksmith Animation. Gatwa joins Cynthia Erivo, who will voice the character Jayne Staplegun.
About “Bad Fairies”
“Bad Fairies” is described as an original musical comedy that portrays a unique gang of fairies disrupting their magical world. The film showcases a trailblazing character, Jayne, whose rebellious nature sparks a significant uprising.
Production Details
The film is currently in production in London and is set to hit theaters on May 21, 2027. It marks the first feature film resulting from the first-look agreement between Warner Bros. and Locksmith Animation.
Creative Team
- Director: Megan Nicole Dong
- Co-Director: Olivier Staphylas
- Screenwriter: Deborah Frances-White
- Songwriters: Toby Marlow and Lucy Moss (known for “Six: The Musical”)
- Score Composer: Isabella ‘Machine’ Summers of Florence + The Machine
- Executive Music Producer: Ian Eisendrath (KPop Demon Hunters)
- Produced by: Carolyn Soper
Additional Creative Roles
- Editor: Sim Evan-Jones
- Cinematographer: James C.J. Williams
- Character Designer: Uwe Heidschötter
- Heads of Story: Rikke Asbjoern and Chris Garbutt
- Production Designers: Justin Hutchinson-Chatburn and Mike Redman
Ncuti Gatwa’s Representation
Ncuti Gatwa is represented by Curtis Brown, UTA, Status PR UK, and Ziffren Brittenham LLP. His involvement in “Bad Fairies” adds an exciting dimension to the film’s growing talent roster.
This animated musical is highly anticipated, bolstered by its talented team and unique storyline. Stay tuned for more updates as the release date approaches.
