Academy Award-winning actress Lupita Nyong’o—best known for her roles in Star Wars, Black Panther, and A Quiet Place: Day One—is trading in her iconic roles for a groundbreaking one as she lends her voice to the titular character in DreamWorks Animation’s The Wild Robot.
Based on the #1 New York Times bestselling novel of the same name by Peter Brown, the film follows the extraordinary journey of a robot stranded on a remote island.
Directed by Chris Sanders, the visionary behind Lilo & Stitch and How to Train Your Dragon, the film promises a captivating blend of adventure, emotion, and heart.
The epic adventure follows the journey of a robot—ROZZUM unit 7134 or “Roz” (Nyong’o)—that is shipwrecked on an uninhabited island and finds itself unsuited for the journey as a machine for futuristic city life. .
“I hope that audiences relish the beauty, adventure and emotion of this movie,” Nyong’o says. “It’s not afraid to pull at your heartstrings, and I hope audiences enjoy that ride. Ultimately, the message of The Wild Robot, both the book and the film, is that kindness is an innate quality we should hone, and there’s value in staying true to yourself while embracing change.”
The Wild Robot is ultimately a story of life, loss, and unexpected bonds, as Roz is thrust into the role of a parent when a baby gosling, Brightbill (voiced by Kit Connor), hatches and bonds with her.
“Brightbill is on a journey of self-discovery,” Connor says. “At the start of the film, Roz is an unfeeling robot. Brightbill teaches her about kindness and love, and in turn, their mother-son relationship continues to grow stronger as the story progresses.
“Their evolving connection not only brings warmth to the story but also emphasizes the power of empathy and understanding in overcoming challenges. And that love and kindness that Roz learns eventually helps them both succeed. Throughout the film, we see him growing more confident and learning to love the things that make him different,” he adds.
The Wild Robot also stars Pedro Pascal as fox Fink; Catherine O’Hara as opossum Pinktail; Bill Nighy as goose Longneck; and Stephanie Hsu as Vontra, a robot that will intersect with Roz’s life on the island.
The film also features the voice talents of Mark Hamill, Matt Berry, and Ving Rhames.
The Wild Robot opens in Philippine cinemas on October 9.
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