Bad Fairies
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| Directed by | Megan Nicole Dong |
| Written by | Deborah Frances-White Zoë Tomalin[1] |
| Produced by | Carolyn Soper[1] |
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| Cinematography | James C.J. Williams |
| Edited by | Sim Evan-Jones |
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| Distributed by | Warner Bros. Pictures |
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| Language | English |
Bad Fairies is an upcoming animated musical fantasy comedy film produced by Locksmith Animation and Warner Bros. Pictures Animation and distributed by Warner Bros. Pictures. The film is directed by Megan Nicole Dong, known for the Netflix animated musical comedy series Centaurworld, and written by Deborah Frances-White and Zoë Tomalin. Music for the film is written by Toby Marlow and Lucy Moss. It is an international co-production between the United States and the United Kingdom. Set in contemporary London, it follows a gang of fairies who break every rule in the book. The film will star Cynthia Erivo, Ncuti Gatwa, James Acaster, Dee Bradley Baker, and Serrana Su-Ling Bliss.
Locksmith began developing an original musical comedy film in June 2021 alongside That Christmas (2024) when CEO Sarah Smith was replaced by Natalie Fischer. Dong joined as a director with Frances-White writing the screenplay in June 2023, along with the official title announcement. Marlow and Moss later came on board to write original songs for the film, with Isabella Summers composing the score, and DNEG Animation handling animation.
Bad Fairies is scheduled to be released in the United States on 21 May 2027.
Premise
In contemporary London, a gang of fairies breaks every rule in the book.[2]
Voice cast
- Cynthia Erivo as Jayne Staplegun, a trailblazing fairy whose defiant streak sparks a rebellion
- Ncuti Gatwa
- James Acaster as Stickers
- Dee Bradley Baker as Groundbeef
- Serrana Su-Ling Bliss as Fei
Production
Development
In June 2021, shortly after CEO Sarah Smith was replaced by Natalie Fischer, the former COO of Illumination, it was announced that Locksmith Animation was developing an original musical comedy film alongside That Christmas (2024).[3] On 9 June 2023, as part of the rebranding of Warner Animation Group now called Warner Bros. Pictures Animation, it was announced that the studio had signed a first-look deal with Locksmith to develop and produce animated features for worldwide distribution. The original musical comedy film's title was revealed as Bad Fairies, with Megan Nicole Dong attached to direct and Deborah Frances-White writing the screenplay.[2] DNEG Animation will handle the film's animation, after having previously worked with Locksmith on Ron's Gone Wrong (2021) and That Christmas.[4]
In October 2025, Cynthia Erivo joined the cast, while Olivier Staphylas was announced to be co-directing the film.[5] The following month, Ncuti Gatwa joined the cast.[6] In June 2026, James Acaster, veteran voice actor Dee Bradley Baker, and Serrana Su-Ling Bliss joined the cast.[7]
Music
Toby Marlow and Lucy Moss will write original songs for the film, with Isabella Summers composing the score and producing the songs.[4]
Release
Bad Fairies is scheduled to be released in the United States on 21 May 2027.[5] It was originally scheduled to release on 23 July 2027.[4]
References
- ^ a b "Bad Fairies; Locksmith Animation".
- ^ a b D'Alessandro, Anthony (9 June 2023). "Warner Bros Pictures Animation Inks First-Look Deal With Locksmith Animation; First Pics Are Bad Fairies & The Lunar Chronicles". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 9 June 2023.
- ^ Yossman, K.J. (10 June 2021). "Liz Murdoch's Locksmith Animation Hires Natalie Fischer as CEO, Co-Founder Sarah Smith Exits". Variety. Retrieved 18 June 2021.
- ^ a b c Gajewski, Ryan (16 July 2024). "Warner Bros. Sets Animated Musical 'Bad Fairies' for 2027 Release". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 16 July 2024.
- ^ a b Kroll, Justin (9 October 2025). "Cynthia Erivo To Star In Animated Musical 'Bad Fairies' For Warner Bros. Animation And Locksmith Animation". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 9 October 2025.
- ^ Garner, Glenn (8 November 2025). "Ncuti Gatwa Joins Cynthia Erivo In 'Bad Fairies' Animated Musical Cast". Deadline Hollywood.
- ^ Goodfellow, Melanie (22 June 2026). "'Bad Fairies' Starring Cynthia Erivo & Ncuti Gatwa Adds Voice Cast – Annecy". Retrieved 22 June 2026.
External links
- Bad Fairies at IMDb
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