Charlie Mackesy's Bestseller 'The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse' Becomes Animated Christmas Film on Apple TV+
Charlie Mackesy's illustrated book 'The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse' has been adapted into an animated short film premiering on Apple TV+ on December 25, 2022. The book, published in 2019 by Salani in Italy, has sold over one million copies worldwide and been released in 22 countries within three years. The film is directed by Peter Baynton and Mackesy, co-written with Jon Croker (known for 'Paddington 2'), and features a score by Isobel Waller-Bridge performed by the BBC Concert Orchestra conducted by Geoff Alexander. Voice actors include Tom Hollander as the mole, Idris Elba as the fox, Gabriel Byrne as the horse, and Jude Coward Nicoll as the boy. The animation preserves the poetic style of Mackesy's original illustrations, following the four characters on a journey through challenging landscapes that strengthens their friendship.
Key facts
- Charlie Mackesy's book 'The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse' has sold over one million copies worldwide.
- The book was published in 2019 and released in 22 countries within three years.
- The animated film adaptation premieres on Apple TV+ on December 25, 2022.
- The film is directed by Peter Baynton and Charlie Mackesy, co-written with Jon Croker.
- The score is composed by Isobel Waller-Bridge, performed by the BBC Concert Orchestra conducted by Geoff Alexander.
- Voice cast includes Tom Hollander (mole), Idris Elba (fox), Gabriel Byrne (horse), and Jude Coward Nicoll (boy).
- The animation maintains the poetic style of Mackesy's original illustrations.
- The story follows a curious boy, a greedy mole, a guarded fox, and a wise horse on a journey that strengthens their friendship.
Entities
Artists
- Charlie Mackesy
- Peter Baynton
- Jon Croker
- Isobel Waller-Bridge
- Geoff Alexander
- Tom Hollander
- Idris Elba
- Gabriel Byrne
- Jude Coward Nicoll
Institutions
- Apple TV+
- Salani
- BBC Concert Orchestra
Locations
- Italy