Producer David Katzenberg describes the casting of the 'Star Wars' actor as the voice of the evil doll as 'an icon creating a new take on an iconic character.'
- April 1, 2019
AceShowbiz - Mark Hamill will lend his voice to evil doll Chucky in the "Child's Play" remake
The "Star Wars" actor will join Aubrey Plaza, Gabriel Bateman, and Brian Tyree Henry in the film about a single mother who gives her son a doll possessed by an evil spirit.
"The wicked fun begins when @ChildsPlayMovie is unleashed in theaters: Friday, June 21st 2019. #SoLuckyImChucky," Hamill writes on Twitter.
"People let me tell you 'bout my best friend..."🎶
— Mark Hamill (@HamillHimself) March 31, 2019
The wicked fun begins when @ChildsPlayMovie is unleashed in theaters: Friday, June 21st 2019. #SoLuckyImChucky 🤪 @MGM_Studios@OrionPicturespic.twitter.com/ExOYuwj9sP
"We feel incredibly lucky to have an icon creating a new take on an iconic character," a statement from producer David Katzenberg reads. "Mark is a gifted actor and celebrated vocal performer, and he's approached this challenge with incredible energy and commitment."
Lars Klevberg is directing the remake, which will be based on the original 1988 movie that spawned six sequels.
