Paul McCartney: “High in the Clouds” becomes an animated film

According to “Variety”, the historic film production company Gaumont is producing An animated film inspired by “High in the clouds“, The adventure novel for children written by Paul McCartney and Philip Ardagh, illustrated by Geoff Dunbar and published by Faber and Faber in October 2005. As reported, to lend the voices to the protagonists will be Céline DionHimesh Patel and Hannah Waddingham, as well as Idris Elba, Lionel Richie, Ringo Starr, Jimmy FallonClémence Poésy, Pom Klementieff and Alain Chabat.

The project, which will be distributed internationally on a date not yet revealed, will be directed by Toby Genkelfamous independent director in the field of animation and will be based On a script by Jon Crockerwith the artistic direction entrusted to Patrick Hanenberger. The film will contain original songs written and composed by Paul McCartney; The Oscar winner Michael Giacchino will sign instead, which will be published by Universal Music Group.

The film is produced by Paul McCartney for MPL Communications, Robert Shaye and Michael Lynne for Unique Features, and by Sidonie Dumas, Nicolas Atlan and Terry Kalagian for Gaumont, in collaboration with Mpl Communications, Michele Anthony and David Blackman for Polygram Entertainment, Lemoko Investments, Sky and James L Nederlander Productions.