Martin Freeman to Voice Gromit in Autobiography Audiobook — SkimNews
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- Martin Freeman will narrate the audiobook of 'Grand: The Autobiography of Gromit, as Told to Nick Park,' marking the first time the silent stop-motion dog has been given a voice in a published work.
- Nick Park, four-time Oscar winner and Wallace & Gromit creator, said Freeman was 'the obvious choice' and was 'genuinely thrilled and honoured when he said yes.'
- Park attempted to walk back the de-muting, noting 'Martin is not doing a Gromit voice as such — he's reading Gromit's story as Gromit put it; his inner thoughts, his candid insights and endless witticisms.'
- Recording took place earlier this month at Penguin Studios, with both the book and audiobook due for release on Oct. 22.
- Gromit has appeared alongside cheese-loving inventor Wallace across numerous Aardman Animation stop-motion classics but has never spoken a word on screen.
- Park has previously referred to Freeman as 'the voice' of Gromit, framing the new role as a natural extension rather than an imitation.
Why it matters: The casting pairs Freeman — known for deadpan, understated performances (The Office, Sherlock) — with a character whose entire identity is built on silence and expression, giving Penguin a recognizable marquee narrator for what Aardman positions as a flagship franchise release timed to Oct. 22.
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