Martin Freeman lends voice to Gromit for audiobook edition of his autobiography
Martin Freeman will read Gromit’s inner thoughts and witticisms in the audiobook, which is set to release alongside the book on Oct. 22.
- Bafta-Winning actor Martin Freeman will narrate the audiobook edition of 'Grand: The Autobiography of Gromit,' the memoir from the iconic, mute Aardman Animation character, releasing on October 22.
- Creator Nick Park faced a creative puzzle when publishers requested an audiobook for a character silent for 37 years, eventually selecting Freeman as the 'obvious choice' to convey the dog's wry humor.
- Rather than performing a distinct character 'voice,' Freeman is reading Gromit's story with 'colour, thoughtfulness and wry humour' to convey his inner thoughts and candid insights.
- This release coincides with Aardman's 50th anniversary celebrations, which recently included puppet auctions where a Wallace model sold for £50,400 and a Gromit puppet fetched £31,500.
- Park confirmed Freeman's narration will not impact future animated films or alter the character's iconic mute status in those productions, keeping the audiobook as a distinct inner-voice project.
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