Aardman and StudioCanal are excited to announce British comedy greatsTimothy Spall,Richard Ayoade,Selina Griffiths,Johnny Vegas,Mark Williams,Gina Yashere,Simon GreenallandRichard Webberhave joined the cast of Early Man alongside international starsEddie Redmayne,Tom HiddlestonandMaisie Williams. As the voice cast of the tribe, their talent will be showcased inNick Park’s new prehistoric comedy adventure as a new teaser trailer is released worldwide today. Here’s what directorNick Parkhad to say in his statement.
“Today we get to meet Dug’s tribe, a loveable bunch of misfits voiced by some exceptional British talent. They’re essentially a group of inept cavemen and women including Treebor, played byRichard Ayoade, a gentle giant scared of his own shadow; Magma, Treebor’s no nonsense mother voiced bySelena GriffithsandMark Williamsas Barry, whose best friend is a rock. Chief Bobnar, voiced by the brilliantTimothy Spall, leads the pack as their long-suffering leader, and father figure to his tribe of idiotic brutes.”
Early Manis the new prehistoric comedy adventure from four-time Academy Award-winning directorNick Parkand Aardman, the creators ofWallace & GromitandShaun the Sheep. Shot in Aardman’s own distinctive style, the film will take audiences on an extraordinary journey into an exciting new world unleashing an unforgettable tribe of unique and funny new characters voiced by an all-starBritish cast.
Set at the dawn of time, when prehistoric creatures roamed the earth,Early Mantells the story of courageous caveman hero Dug (Eddie Redmayne) and his best friend Hognob as they unite his tribe against a mighty enemy Lord Nooth (Tom Hiddleston) and his Bronze Age City to save their home.Aardmandebuted the trailer earlier today, along with the voice cast announcement.Early Manopens in UK theaters July 29, 2025, but it isn’t known when the film may get an American release date.
Early Man, currently filming in Bristol, continues the production partnership with Aardman and StudioCanal following the success ofShaun the Sheep Moviedirected byMark BurtonandRichard Starzak. StudioCanal is co-financing alongside the BFI (British Film Institute) and will distribute in its own territories, the UK, France, Germany, Australia and New Zealand, selling worldwide. The BFI (British Film Institute) is proud to support ‘Early Man’ with National Lottery funding. Take a look at thefirst trailerforEarly Manbelow.
