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Bong Joon Ho's Animated Film 'Ally' Casts Cooper, Bautista, Wolfhard

Bong Joon Ho has assembled a star-studded voice cast for his first animated film 'Ally', including Bradley Cooper and Dave Bautista. The film follows a piglet squid named Ally who dreams of reaching the ocean surface. Neon will release the film in 2027, marking their reunion with the director after 'Parasite'. The project has been Bong's passion since 2019 and marks his first foray into 3D animation.

Key Points: Bong Joon Ho's 'Ally' Cast: Cooper, Bautista, Wolfhard Join

  • Bradley Cooper, Ayo Edebiri, Dave Bautista, Finn Wolfhard join voice cast
  • Bong Joon Ho's first 3D animated feature
  • Story follows a piglet squid named Ally
  • Neon to release in 2027, reuniting after 'Parasite'
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Bradley Cooper, Dave Bautista, Finn Wolfhard join 'Parasite' director Bong Joon Ho's first animation movie 'Ally'

Bradley Cooper, Dave Bautista, and Finn Wolfhard join Bong Joon Ho's first animated film 'Ally', set for 2027 release by Neon.

"Ally dreams of seeing the sun one day and becoming a star of a wildlife documentary. - Bong Joon Ho"

Los Angeles, May 12

Oscar-winning filmmaker Bong Joon Ho, best known for his groundbreaking 'Parasite', has lined up an impressive voice cast for his much-awaited animated feature 'Ally'.

According to Variety, Hollywood A-listers Bradley Cooper, Ayo Edebiri, Dave Bautista, Finn Wolfhard, Rachel House, Alex Jayne Go, and Werner Herzog have been cast for the film.

The announcement was made on Tuesday, on the first day of the Cannes Film Festival, with newcomer Alex Jayne Go leading the cast unveil.

The development came alongside Neon's signing on to release the film in North American theatres in 2027, marking the indie label's reunion with Bong after the release of 2019's 'Parasite'.

A Bong Joon Ho directorial, 'Ally' follows the story of a curious and endearing piglet squid 'Ally' who lives in the uncharted depths of the South Pacific Ocean. In the film, Ally dreams of seeing the sun one day and becoming a star of a wildlife documentary.

However, things take a different turn when a mysterious aircraft sinks into the ocean, throwing her peaceful world into danger. Alongside a few loyal, yet unlikely companions, Ally is led into an extraordinary journey that will take her all the way to the surface.

The film will be produced by Seo Woo-sik and is expected to be completed in the first half of 2027. It is set to be released later that year.

Notably, 'Ally' can be described as Bong's first foray into 3D animated filmmaking - his passion project that he has been developing since 2019.

Details surrounding the characters to be played by the announced Hollywood actors are yet to be revealed.

- ANI

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Priya S
A piglet squid dreaming of being a documentary star - what a unique premise! Bong Joon Ho always finds the most unusual stories. Can't wait to see how he blends animation with his signature style. 2027 feels so far though! 😅
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Vikram M
Honestly, I'm a bit skeptical about this one. Parasite was a masterpiece because of its live-action tension and social commentary. Animation might not give him the same edge. But then again, Bong Joon Ho has never disappointed us. Fingers crossed! 🤞
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Rohit P
First animation film and he's doing it in 3D? That's a big leap from his usual style. But with Werner Herzog doing voice work, this is going to be something special. The man has a voice that could narrate a phone book and make it sound epic!
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Kavya N
Ayo Edebiri and Finn Wolfhard together? This is gonna be a fun ride! Love that Bong is giving a newcomer like Alex Jayne Go the lead role. Indian animation industry should take notes - supporting fresh talent is how you make magic happen. ✨
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Siddharth J
Neon and Bong Joon Ho reuniting after Parasite? That's a powerhouse combo. And releasing it in 2027 means they're taking their time to get it right. Unlike some studios that rush out half-baked animated films, this seems like a passion project done right.

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