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Critically Acclaimed Actor Joins Voice Cast for Independent Computer Animated Feature Film
Tito A. Belgrave, Sunday, 17 August 2003
Recognized for his portrayals of chilling characters, Malcolm McDowell (A Clockwork
Orange) lends his villainous savvy to the cast of “Delgo,” the first
independently produced computer-animated feature in the U.S. McDowell joins an
all-star voice cast including, Jennifer Love Hewitt, Val Kilmer, Michael Clarke
Duncan, Chris Kattan, Eric Idle, Kelly Ripa, Burt Reynolds, and Lou Gossett, Jr.
The British-born character actor is voicing Raius, a fierce, dogmatic, intellectual
officer who is better than others—and knows it. “I am thrilled
to join the voice cast for ‘Delgo,’” says McDowell. “It’s
a terrific script and a clever character; I play a real baddie, which is always
fun. The look of the film is really unlike anything we’ve seen before.
I think audiences will enjoy the movie immensely.”
“Delgo,” a fantasy adventure film, is the first theatrical production
from Atlanta-based Fathom Studios. The film is set in a divided land where a
troubled youth and some unlikely friends must save the world from itself.
“Working with Malcolm McDowell has been a dream come true,”
said co-director, Jason F. Maurer. “He is truly one of the finest
actors of his generation. And that voice—he brought chills to my spine
playing Raius. He is the master of making loathsome characters appealing.”
McDowell joins an all-star cast, including critically acclaimed actor VAL KILMER
(The Doors, Tombstone) voicing Bogardus, a fearless and cocky street-smart soldier;
actress/singer JENNIFER LOVE HEWITT (Heartbreakers, The Tuxedo) voicing the
feisty Princess Kyla; actor/comedian CHRIS KATTAN (Saturday Night Live) voicing
Filo, a fast-talking, wise-cracking smart-aleck; comedian and cult icon, ERIC
IDLE (Monty Python) voicing Spig, a bumbling, pompous—yet dimwitted—imp;
Oscar nominee MICHAEL CLARKE DUNCAN (Daredevil, The Green Mile) voicing Elder
Marley, a mystical Stonesage master; Emmy nominee KELLY RIPA (Live With Regis
and Kelly) voicing the Princess’ handmaiden, Kurrin; Oscar winner LOU
GOSSETT, JR. (An Officer and A Gentleman) voicing the benevolent King Zahn;
Oscar nominee BURT REYNOLDS (Boogie Nights, Smokey and the Bandit) voicing Delgo’s
Father; and Oscar nominee SALLY KELLERMAN (M*A*S*H) narrating the film.
“Delgo” has created a worldwide following largely due to the Digital
Dailies, a message board on the movie’s Web site (www.delgo.com)
where the studios’ production teams post selected works-in-progress, allowing
fans to follow artist collaboration and watch the making of the film as it happens.
The film has been in production in Atlanta since 2000.
Related Links:
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- The Making of Delgo
Delgo Website
Kelly
Ripa joins cast
Burt Reynolds
joins cast
Jennifer Love Hewitt
and Chris Kattan joins cast
Louis Gossett, Jr.
joins cast
Val Kilmer and Eric
Idle joins cast
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