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Lupita Nyong'o and Chris Sanders Bring 'The Wild Robot' to Life

The film features a unique blend of animation styles and a heartfelt story about a robot's journey in nature.

  • Nyong'o voices Roz, a robot who adapts to life on an uninhabited island and raises an orphaned gosling.
  • Director Chris Sanders emphasizes the film's painterly animation style, inspired by classic techniques.
  • The movie explores themes of adaptation, survival, and the blending of technology with nature.
  • Nyong'o's performance required significant vocal strain, leading to a temporary vocal injury.
  • The film premiered to an enthusiastic response at the Annecy International Animation Festival.
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