Bad Fairies
A gang of fairies breaks every rule in contemporary London.
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Bad Fairies is an upcoming animated musical fantasy comedy set in present-day London, centering on a group of fairies who flout all the established rules. Directed by Megan Nicole Dong, the film features a screenplay by Deborah Frances-White and Zoë Tomalin, with original songs by Toby Marlow and Lucy Moss and a score by Isabella Summers. The voice cast includes Cynthia Erivo, Ncuti Gatwa, James Acaster, Dee Bradley Baker, and Serrana Su-Ling Bliss. Animation is provided by DNEG Animation. The film is slated for a US release on 21 May 2027.
Quick Facts
- Director
- Megan Nicole Dong
- Writer
- Deborah Frances-White; Zoë Tomalin
- Producer
- Carolyn Soper
- Starring
- Cynthia Erivo
- Ncuti Gatwa
- James Acaster
- Dee Bradley Baker
- Serrana Su-Ling Bliss
- Cinematography
- James C.J. Williams
- Editing
- Sim Evan-Jones
- Music
- Toby Marlow (songs)
- Lucy Moss (songs)
- Isabella Summers (score)
- Released
- 21 May 2027
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Did You Know?
- The film was announced in June 2021, shortly after Locksmith Animation CEO Sarah Smith was replaced by Natalie Fischer, former COO of Illumination.
- The title Bad Fairies was revealed on 9 June 2023, alongside the announcement that Megan Nicole Dong would direct and Deborah Frances-White would write the screenplay.
- Cynthia Erivo voices Jayne Staplegun, a trailblazing fairy whose defiant streak sparks a rebellion.
- The film was originally scheduled for release on 23 July 2027 before being moved to 21 May 2027.
Production
In June 2021, shortly after CEO Sarah Smith was replaced by Natalie Fischer, Locksmith Animation announced development of an original musical comedy film alongside That Christmas (2024). On 9 June 2023, as part of the rebranding of Warner Animation Group to Warner Bros. Pictures Animation, the studio signed a first-look deal with Locksmith to develop and produce animated features for worldwide distribution. The title Bad Fairies was revealed, with Megan Nicole Dong attached to direct and Deborah Frances-White writing the screenplay.
DNEG Animation, which had previously worked with Locksmith on Ron's Gone Wrong (2021) and That Christmas, will handle the film's animation. In October 2025, Cynthia Erivo joined the cast, while Olivier Staphylas was announced to be co-directing the film. The following month, Ncuti Gatwa joined the cast. In June 2026, James Acaster, veteran voice actor Dee Bradley Baker, and Serrana Su-Ling Bliss joined the cast.
Toby Marlow and Lucy Moss will write original songs for the film, with Isabella Summers composing the score and producing the songs.
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