Apple Announce The Highly Anticipated Animation To Premiere On Apple TV+

Apple have announced they will be releasing Skydance Animation‘s highly  anticipated, star-studded animated adventure film Luck in August globally as a Apple Original Film.

Like virtually everything these days, the film  has found itself  delayed thanks to the ongoing pandemic. Originally the film was due to be released 18th February, now it’s 5th August. Along with the new release date Apple has also announced the film’s voice cast.

The cast includes Simon Pegg, Whoopi Goldberg and Eva Noblezada. Also joining is Flula Borg ,Jane Fonda. Lil Rel Howery. The Additional cast members include Colin O’Donoghue, Pixar veteran regular John Ratzenberger and  Adelynn Spoon.

Here’s the official synopsis:
Luck centres around the story of Sam Greenfield, the unluckiest person in the world. When she discovers the never-before-seen Land of Luck, Sam must unite with the magical creatures there to turn her luck around. Eva Noblezada (“Hadestown,” “Miss Saigon,” “Yellow Rose”) will provide the voice for “Sam.” When she ages out of foster care, Sam discovers the Land of Luck and embarks on a quest that could change her luck forever. Simon Pegg (“Mission: Impossible,” “Ice Age,” “Star Trek Beyond”) will provide the voice for “Bob,” a lucky black cat from the Land of Luck, where “The Captain,” voiced by Emmy, Grammy, Oscar and Tony winner Whoopi Goldberg, stands guard as the Head of Security. Bob becomes Sam’s partner in the quest to find a lucky penny in hopes of preserving his lucky life.

The  film is helmed by Emmy Award-winning filmmaker Peggy Holmes , from an original screenplay written by Kiel Murray  and Jon Aibel and Glenn Berger . John Lasseter, David Ellison, Dana Goldberg and David Eisenmann are producing for Skydance Animation.

Luck will premiere globally on Apple TV+  from 5th August.