Pedro Pascal Shares Heartfelt Thoughts on The Wild Robot Director Chris Sanders
Universal Pictures, distributed by Warner Bros. Discovery, is set to release The Wild Robot in india next month. Directed by chris Sanders—three-time Academy Award nominee and the creative mind behind How to train Your Dragon and Lilo & Stitch—this highly anticipated animated adventure features an impressive voice cast, including Lupita Nyong’o, Pedro Pascal, catherine O’Hara, Bill Nighy, Kit Connor, and Stephanie Hsu.
The film follows Roz, a shipwrecked robot voiced by Lupita Nyong’o, as she learns to survive on a deserted island. Throughout her journey, she forms unexpected friendships with the island’s wildlife, including a clever fox, a wise goose, and an endearing gosling. With a captivating score by Academy Award winner Kris Bowers, The Wild Robot beautifully explores the interplay between technology and nature, bringing Peter Brown’s beloved story to the big screen.
Pedro Pascal, who voices the character Fink, expressed his excitement about collaborating with director chris Sanders. “I’ve seen a lot of Chris’ movies, and I’ll admit that as an adult, I once wished for my birthday to see How to train Your Dragon in IMAX,” Pascal revealed. “Birthdays aren’t my thing, but it was a good excuse to indulge. chris is essential in creating entire worlds and infusing performances with color. He was an incredible guide, often running through scenes to help me find my way. He focuses not just on the character's background but also on bringing them to life authentically.”
This collaboration is a significant milestone for Pascal, as he joins a talented cast to adapt a cherished story under the direction of a filmmaker he deeply admires. The Wild Robot is set to hit theaters in india on october 18th, available in english and Hindi, and will be shown in 3D and IMAX.