Pierre the Pigeon-Hawk, a musically driven, animated feature film produced by Exodus Film Group, Toonz Media Group and Anthony Davis’ JAKM3N Productions, has welcomed even more celebrities to its impressive ensemble.
Pierre the Pigeon Hawk continues to generate buzz in the animated circuit on the heels of the official announcement of its partnership with the Los Angeles Lakers star.
Directed by Tara Whitaker & John D. Eraklis, and written by Ciaran Crampton & Jay Dowski, Pierre the Pigeon–Hawk is set to premier next year. Recent cast additions include, Jason Isaacs, the iconic villain who captivated audiences as Lucius Malfoy in the Harry Potter franchise, Bafta and Primetime Emmy Award winner Jimmi Simpson and renowned comedian Russell Peters.
Pierre the Pigeon Hawk already boasts of an impressive voice cast, headlined by Grammy Award-winning artist will.i.am as the voice of Pierre. Joining him are Golden Globe and Emmy-winner Jennifer Coolidge, Emmy, Tony, Grammy and Academy Award-winner, Jennifer Hudson (Dreamgirls), rap legend Snoop Dogg, acclaimed actor Luis Guzmán (Oz, Narcos), Kenan Thompson (SNL), entertainment icons Whoopi Goldberg (EGOT) and Howie Mandel, as well as Domenick Lombardozzi, Evan Ross, Ashlee Simpson, Paul Blackthorne, Matthew Del Negro, Jamal Trulove and Alison Jaye.
The film will explore themes of friendship and self-discovery, aiming to inspire viewers and spark imagination, creating impactful, high-quality content. At its heart, Pierre the Pigeon-Hawk is about Pierre, a mixed breed of pigeon and hawk, struggling to find his place. Caught between two worlds, Pierre embarks on a journey of self-discovery, where he learns to allow the things that make him different to become his greatest strength. With its themes of belonging, diversity, and empowerment, the film is designed to touch the hearts of both children and adults alike. It will take a hybrid bird to unite a hybrid world.
P. Jayakumar, CEO of Toonz Media Group, shared his enthusiasm: “I am thrilled to announce the addition of an exceptional voice cast to our team for Pierre the Pigeon Hawk. The excitement generated by Anthony Davis’ JAKM3N Productions joining the film has set a remarkable foundation, and with this new lineup, we are poised to elevate the project to even greater heights. Together, we are creating an unforgettable experience that will captivate viewers around the world.”
Ciaran Crampton creator of the film and CEO of Straight Outta Crampton Media shared his enthusiasm, “We are beyond lucky to be working with a cast of this magnitude. They have elevated this project to the highest level. We are very excited to share their comedic brilliance with the world.”
