Gaumont has unveiled the all-star voice cast for "High in the Clouds," a 3D animated film inspired by the children’s adventure book by Paul McCartney, Geoff Dunbar, and Philip Ardagh. Himesh Patel ("Yesterday") leads the cast as the main character, Wirral, joined by Céline Dion as Sugartail, Hannah Waddingham ("Ted Lasso") as Gretsch, and Paul McCartney himself as McKenzie. Idris Elba ("Luther") voices Barrel, Lionel Richie plays Gladstone, and Ringo Starr appears as Roy. The ensemble also features Jimmy Fallon ("The Tonight Show") as Froggo, Clémence Poésy ("Harry Potter") as Doris, Pom Klementieff ("Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning") as Mina, and Alain Chabat ("Night at the Museum") as Bigsby.
Directed by celebrated independent animation filmmaker Toby Genkel ("The Amazing Maurice"), written by Academy Award® Winner Jon Crocker ("Paddington 2"), and production design by renowned Patrick Hanenberger ("Rise of the Guardians," "Lego Movie 2"), Paul McCartney’s High in the clouds is an irresistible tale about the power of family and freedom of expression through music.
The film will feature original songs written and composed by Academy Award® Winner Paul McCartney; Academy Award® winner Michael Giacchino ("Ratatouille," "Up," "Inside Out," "Coco") will score the feature. The original soundtrack is set to be released by Universal Music Group.
In "High in the Clouds," teenage squirrel Wirral finds himself at the center of an unexpected uprising after he unintentionally challenges Gretsch, a tyrannical diva-owl who has outlawed music in his town. Forced to flee, Wirral embarks on a daring and heartwarming journey across fantastical landscapes to restore the joy of music and freedom of expression, discovering friendship, courage, and his own voice along the way.