Michael J Fox to lend his voice in animated feature film 'Dragoons'
Los Angeles, June 15
Michael J Fox has come on board to voice lead character Dougie in the upcoming CG animated feature film 'Dragoons' from Icon Creative Studios.
Per the official description, Dougie is "an overlooked, ordinary worker at WizCorp -- that is, until a freak accident awakens something extraordinary within his new apprentice Dart. Transformed into a mighty dragon, Dougie and Dart uncover an impossible truth: their kind were once legendary rulers of the skies, until the ruthless wizard-CEO Hex shrank them, erased their memories, and stole their power to build his empire. With this new truth in front of their eyes, and in their hearts, Dougie and Dart must find the courage to rise, awaken their kind, and prove that even the smallest spark can light up the sky."
Excited for the film, Fox, as per Variety, said, "Dougie and Dart's story is one I understand deeply, the idea that something immense can be sleeping inside you, just waiting for the right moment to be set free. This a film for anyone who has ever felt overlooked, underestimated, or forgotten. I'm honored to help bring Dougie to life."
"Dragoons" is the latest original animated feature from ICON Creative Studio, whose production slate also includes "Charlie the Wonderdog," starring Owen Wilson with original music by Bryan Adams. ICON has service partnerships spanning Disney, Netflix, Apple TV+, Skydance, Warner Bros., Paramount, and Sony.
— ANI
Reader Comments
The plot sounds like a mix of 'How to Train Your Dragon' and 'The Incredibles' - but I like the message about overlooked people finding their inner strength. Fox's voice will give it heart, though I hope the animation quality matches Disney standards. 🤞
Interesting casting choice. Michael J Fox is iconic, but I hope the studio focuses on developing a strong, original Indian animated film too. We have so many rich stories like Panchatantra that deserve global recognition. Good for Fox though, always inspiring seeing him work despite his health challenges. 🙏
As someone who grew up watching 'Back to the Future,' I'm thrilled! Fox's voice has this everyman quality that's perfect for Dougie. The 'dragon who lost his memory' angle sounds fresh. Hope ICON delivers on the animation front - their Charlie the Wonderdog project looks promising.
Boss, this is giving me serious 'Big Hero 6' vibes - the apprentice and mentor dynamic. But I appreciate the 'small spark can light up the sky' message. Very timely for our youth who feel lost in the corporate rat race. Fox's Parkinson's battle makes his involvement even more meaningful. 💪
The concept sounds a bit derivative - dragon turned into tiny creatures, evil CEO... seen it before. But Michael J Fox's involvement adds emotional weight. I hope the script has depth beyond the 'ordinary hero' trope. Also, please let the music be good! Bryan Adams for Charlie the Wonderdog gives me hope. 🎵
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