3DCG adaptation of E.B.White’s classic book by Sesame Workshop and Guru Studio, with an all-star cast led by Amy Adams, Randall Park, Jean Smart and Rosario Dawson, debuts October 2.
HBO Max has just announced that its all-new 3DCG three-part special, , based on E.B.
White’s classic novel, will debut in its entirety on Thursday, October 2.Bringing to life once again one of the most cherished stories of all time, this animated retelling of “Charlotte’s Web” is from Academy Award winner Luke Matheny () and executive produced in collaboration with Sesame Workshop.The all-star voice cast includes: Amy Adams as Charlotte Elijah Wood as Adult Wilbur Griffin Robert Faulkner as Young Wilbur Jean Smart as Narrator Cynthia Erivo as Goose Natalie Chan as Fern Danny Trejo as Gander Randall Park as Templeton Chris Diamantopoulos as Homer Rosario Dawson as Edith Ana Ortiz as Dolores Tom Everett Scott as John Leith Burke as George Keith David as Old Sheep Patricia Richardson as Widow Fussy Dee Bradley Baker as Animals The limited series tells the story of friendship, hope, and the power of simple acts of kindness through the bond between Wilbur, a gentle pig, and Charlotte, a wise and selfless spider who vows to save him.
Here’s a special clip: “This adaptation has been years in the making, and every detail reflects our passion for E.B.White’s novel, which has touched generations,” said Kay Wilson Stallings, EVP, Chief Creative and Production Officer at Sesame Workshop.“With this extraordinary cast, we’ve created a retelling of this story that celebrates friendship, empathy, courage, and community.
We can’t wait for families to fall in love with these characters all over again.”
The three-part special is produced by Sesame Workshop.Luke Matheny serves as showrunner, executive producer, and writer, alongside director Yurie Rocha.The stylized 3DCG animation was Guru Studio, the renowned Toronto-based animation house.
Dan Sarto is Publisher and Editor-in-Chief of Animation World Network.
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