Michael J. Fox to Voice Lead Role In New Animated Movie 'Dragoons' - Just Jared - Celebrity News and Gossip

Michael J. Fox will star in a new animated movie!

The 65-year-old Back to the Future star will voice an adorable character named Dougie in the upcoming CG animated feature Dragoons from Icon Creative Studios. Dougie is one of the leading roles.

Per the official description (via Variety), Dougie is “an overlooked, ordinary worker at WizCorp — that is, until a freak accident awakens something extraordinary within his new apprentice Dart. Transformed into a mighty dragon, Dougie and Dart uncover an impossible truth: their kind were once legendary rulers of the skies, until the ruthless wizard-CEO Hex shrank them, erased their memories, and stole their power to build his empire. With this new truth in front of their eyes, and in their hearts, Dougie and Dart must find the courage to rise, awaken their kind, and prove that even the smallest spark can light up the sky.”

Michael has previously taken a step back from acting due to the advancement of Parkinson’s disease, but he still does projects on occasion, such as appearing in a few episodes of the Apple TV show Shrinking and a voice cameo in Zootopia 2.

Shea Wageman, who is the President of Icon Creative Studio also issued a statement, “Michael J. Fox is Dougie. From the moment we began developing this character, we knew we needed a voice that could carry both immense warmth and unshakeable spirit. Michael brings all of that and more. He gives Dougie a soul that audiences of every age will root for from the first frame to the last.”

The studio is also working on Charlie the Wonderdog starring Owen Wilson. The company has partnerships with Netflix, Apple TV, Warner Bros. Paramount, Sony, Disney, and more.

Last year, Michael reflected on a specific firing from Back to the Future.

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