“‘Hitpig!’ is an animated film with a comic touch expected to be released in 2024. The directors of this film are Cinzia Angelini and David Feiss. The plot of the film was designed by the author, who is based on his 2008 children book ‘Pete & Pickles’. Co-writers of the screenplay are, Breathed, Dave Rosenbaum, and Tyler Werrin. The film includes the actors Jason Sudeikis, Lilly Singh, Rainn Wilson, Anitta, RuPaul, Hannah Gadsby, and Charlie Adler as the characters.
Synopsis
In a futuristic cyberpunk world, the story is about a bounty hunting pig named Hitpig (Jason Sudeikis) who captures escaped animals and returns them to their owners. His present task is to catch Pickles (Lilly Singh), a dancing elephant with a carefree attitude. A long road leads them to a circus in Las Vegas and during their travels, Hitpig realizes that his new friend is worth much more than any amount of money.
Awards & Wins
As of now, “Hitpig!” has not received any major awards.
Cast & Crew
- Directors: Cinzia Angelini, David Feiss
- Writers: Berkeley Breathed (story and screenplay), Dave Rosenbaum, Tyler Werrin
- Producers: Adam Nagle, Peter Nagle, Dave Rosenbaum
- Voice Cast:
- Jason Sudeikis as Hitpig
- Lilly Singh as Pickles
- Rainn Wilson as the Leapin’ Lord of the Leotard
- Anitta as Letícia dos Anjos
- RuPaul as Polecat
- Lorraine Ashbourne as Bertha
- Andy Serkis as Newscaster
- Shelby Young as Catchvan
- Hannah Gadsby as Lola
- Charlie Adler as Super Rooster
- Flavor Flav as Chef Emcee
IMDb Ratings
As of now, “Hitpig!” has not received an IMDb rating.
Personal Insights
Sharing with family, going out with friends is something everyone enjoys. With this bond and sense of adventure, teenagers of this particular age group will find the film ‘Hitpig!’ entertaining. At the same time, it has a touching narrative. Throughout the film, the relationship between Pickles and Hitpig serves for some good laughs but also touches on some deeper issues giving the viewers something to think about. To this day, the film is unique with its retro comic look that beautifully combines a future world with an old, but good ‘the buddy movie’ storyline.
Cultural Significance
The film unites an array of voice actors such as Lilly Singh and Anitta, signifying the commitment of expansion of horizons in animation. With the adaptation ‘Hitpig!’ of the works of Berkeley Breathed, the filmmakers are extended their storytelling to a fresh audience and reinforce the classic theme of the unexpected commonalities between people and evolution.
