Ncuti Gatwa and Cynthia Erivo Cast in ‘Bad Fairies’ Animated Musical
Ncuti Gatwa has officially joined the voice cast of the animated musical “Bad Fairies.” This project is a collaboration between Warner Bros. Animation and Locksmith Animation. His role adds to the excitement alongside Cynthia Erivo, who voices Jayne Staplegun. Jayne is characterized as a pioneering fairy, igniting a rebellion in their magical realm.
Film Details
“Bad Fairies” is an original musical comedy that follows a group of fairies on a subversive adventure. The film is currently in production in London and is set to premiere in theaters on May 21, 2027. This project marks the first feature under the first-look deal between Warner Bros. and Locksmith Animation.
Creative Team
- Director: Megan Nicole Dong
- Co-director: Olivier Staphylas
- Writer: Deborah Frances-White
- Songwriters: Toby Marlow and Lucy Moss (known for “Six: The Musical”)
- Score Composer: Isabella ‘Machine’ Summers from Florence + The Machine
- Executive Music Producer: Ian Eisendrath (KPop Demon Hunters)
- Produced by: Carolyn Soper
Production Team
The film’s production team is robust, featuring:
- 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 is represented by Curtis Brown, UTA, Status PR UK, and Ziffren Brittenham LLP. The film promises to blend talent and creativity, setting a high bar for animated musicals in the future.
