Ben Whitehead takes over the iconic role of Wallace, following the beloved Peter Sallis’ death, in a new festive special airing this Christmas.
London: Wallace and Gromit are back with a new Christmas special called “Vengeance Most Fowl.” It’s been over a decade since we last saw them on TV, and fans are excited!
This new episode will air on Christmas Day at 6:10 PM on BBC One. In it, Wallace’s inventions start to take a dark turn, and Gromit has to step in to save the day. Sounds like a wild ride!
Ben Whitehead, who has been voicing Wallace since 2012, is stepping into some big shoes after the legendary Peter Sallis passed away in 2017. Peter was the voice of Wallace for nearly three decades, and his presence is missed.
Ben first voiced Wallace in a video game back in 2009, but this will be his first major TV role as the character. He’s feeling the pressure but is excited to bring Wallace back to life.
Nick Park, the creator, shared that it’s been emotional working on this project without Peter. He praised Ben for doing a fantastic job, saying it’s hard to tell the two apart!
Fans can also look forward to the return of Feathers McGraw, the sneaky penguin from the classic short “The Wrong Trousers.” It’s going to be a fun and nostalgic Christmas for Wallace and Gromit fans!