Chicken Run: Dawn of the Nugget - A Sequel Filled with Adventure and Heart

The Adventure Continues

After the group broke out in the original, Chicken Run: Dawn of the Nuggets will see its central characters breaking in. Aardman's sequel to their blockbuster hit will see Ginger and Rocky rallying their friends to help rescue their daughter from the ominous factory Funland Farms, which is being operated by returning villain Mrs. Tweedy, who holds a dark plan to wipe out all chickenkind.

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Thandiwe Newton and Zachary Levi lead the ensemble Chicken Run: Dawn of the Nugget cast alongside fellow franchise newcomers Bella Ramsey, Daniel Mays, Romesh Ranganathan, David Bradley, Josie Sedgwick-Davies, Peter Serafinowicz, and Nick Mohammed, as well as returning stars Imelda Staunton, Lynn Ferguson, and Jane Horrocks. Helmed by Aardman veteran Sam Fell, the movie expands the world of its acclaimed original with exciting new characters, moving character development, and epic adventure.

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From the multi-Academy and BAFTA award-winning Aardman (Creature Comforts, Wallace & Gromit, and Shaun the Sheep), and Academy Award and BAFTA-nominated director Sam Fell (ParaNorman and Flushed Away, respectively), comes Chicken Run: Dawn of the Nugget, the eagerly anticipated sequel to the beloved and highest-grossing stop-motion animated film of all time, Chicken Run.

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Behind the Scenes with Director Sam Fell

In honor of the movie's Netflix premiere, Screen Rant interviewed director Sam Fell to discuss Chicken Run: Dawn of the Nugget, the long production process of the sequel, getting to screen the movie for audiences on the big screen, and the challenge of recastings.

Sam Fell shared insights on the production process, the challenges of bringing the sequel to life, and the emotional experience of seeing the movie on the big screen for the first time. He also discussed the importance of recasting certain characters and the impact of new opportunities for the story.

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Fell's interview revealed the dedication and passion that went into the making of Chicken Run: Dawn of the Nugget, highlighting the creative vision and commitment to bringing the beloved characters and their new adventure to life.

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The Heart of the Sequel

Having pulled off a death-defying escape from Tweedy’s farm, Ginger has finally found her dream — a peaceful island sanctuary for the whole flock, far from the dangers of the human world. When she and Rocky hatch a little girl called Molly, Ginger’s happy ending seems complete. But back on the mainland, the whole of chicken-kind faces a new and terrible threat. For Ginger and her team, even if it means putting their own hard-won freedom at risk — this time, they’re breaking in!

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Director Sam Fell shared insights on the character development and the challenges of recasting certain characters. Thandiwe Newton's portrayal of Ginger and the introduction of the important new character, Molly, are highlighted as pivotal to the heart of the sequel, bringing depth and emotion to the beloved characters and their new adventure.

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Chicken Run: Dawn of the Nugget is now streaming on Netflix, inviting audiences to join Ginger, Rocky, and their friends on a thrilling new journey filled with adventure, heart, and the enduring spirit of chickenkind.