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“ViQueens” Teaser Unveiled at Annecy as Animated Viking Drama Adds Voice Talent Including Ella Purnell, Rita Ora and Erling Haaland
Dutch-Norwegian director Zwart Arbeid previewed footage from the upcoming animated feature in a festival masterclass, with a star-studded voice cast spanning screen actors and the Norwegian soccer star.
A teaser for the upcoming animated feature ViQueens was unveiled in a masterclass at the Annecy International Animation Film Festival on Thursday, according to Deadline.
The outlet reported that Dutch-Norwegian director Zwart Arbeid shared an exclusive sneak peek during the session, offering early audience visibility for the project before wider release details are announced.
Deadline said the film’s voice cast includes Ella Purnell and Rita Ora, with the two appearing as co-starring voices on the animated production.
The teaser also features a special appearance by Erling Haaland, the Norway international and Manchester City forward, as announced for the project in connection with the Annecy preview.
Annecy is one of the largest annual events dedicated to animation, and projects showcased in festival programming and industry sessions are typically used to attract buyers, partners, and press ahead of production milestones.
In this case, the event spotlighted ViQueens by tying the project to high-profile performers and a recognizable global sports figure, while keeping the teaser itself as the first public glimpse of the film’s visual direction.
No additional specifics on the film’s plot, release schedule, distribution plan, or production timeline were included in the Deadline report, which focused on the masterclass preview and the announced cast for the animated feature.
Why It Matters
- A festival masterclass preview can accelerate industry attention and help animation projects secure distribution and partnership discussions ahead of major release announcements.
- Casting internationally known screen actors and a global soccer star indicates an emphasis on broad audience reach and mainstream visibility for an animated title.
- Because the teaser is presented at an event focused on animation craft, it also places creative choices, such as voice casting and character presentation, in front of professionals and press early on.
- With plot and release information not yet detailed in the coverage, upcoming announcements will be closely watched for production timing and who ultimately holds release rights in different markets.
Key Facts
- ViQueens, an upcoming animated feature, had a teaser preview shown at the Annecy International Animation Film Festival.
- Dutch-Norwegian director Zwart Arbeid presented the teaser during a masterclass at the festival on Thursday.
- The voice cast reported by Deadline includes Ella Purnell and Rita Ora as co-starring performers.
- Erling Haaland is billed for a special appearance tied to the Annecy teaser.
- Deadline reported the teaser as an exclusive preview shared through its coverage.