Everything to know about Wallace & Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl as hero named 'evil inventor' in new trailer

The upcoming film is set be released on the BBC this Christmas, with the new trailer revealing more details about the plot - and the evil mastermind behind it.

It the first feature length Wallace & Gromit film for almost a decade and filmmakers have promised fans that it will be an emotional comeback for the iconic claymation heroes.

Here’s everything we know about Wallace & Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl so far – including who is taking over as the voice of Wallace and what was revealed in the newly released trailer.

What is Wallace & Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl about? Is it a full length film?

Co-directed by Merlin Crossingham and series creator Nick Park, Vengeance Most Fowl is the second feature length Wallace & Gromit film with a runtime of 79 minutes.

The dynamic duo of Wallace and Gromit will be joined by Wallace’s latest invention, Norbot – a pre-programmed smart gnome designed to do any kind of gardening task or “gnome improvement” who quickly becomes popular with the locals.

However, as Gromit grows concerned that Wallace depends too heavily on his inventions suddenly Norbot appears to develop an evil mind of his own leaving his loyal pooch to put aside his qualms to battle sinister forces.

Perhaps even supervillain Feathers McGraw, who has been released from prison and is out for revenge following his previous encounters with Wallace and Gromit in multi-award winning 1993 short film, The Wrong Trousers.

During Deadline’s Contenders London event, co-director Park said: “Wallace is well meaning. He’s not a bad guy, but it’s kind of a metaphor for how we’re in love with tech and sometimes it gets in the way of relationships. Gromit would be a lot happier without the tech, inventions and gadgets.”

He also shared that McGraw’s presence was a later addition to the story.

He said: “Just machines going wrong seemed a bit normal. We needed something with a bit more bite, and someone with an actual clear, sinister motive. Feathers McGraw was obviously the perfect candidate, having sat in jail for 30 years, languishing, thinking of nothing but revenge. It seemed like the perfect motivation for a villain.”

New Vengeance Most Fowl trailer labels Wallace as an ‘evil inventor’

A new trailer for Wallace & Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl sees our cheese loving protagonist accused of being behind a crime wave sweeping the region.

With reporters on their doorstep, we see Gromit involved in a number of high stakes situations with a canal boat sequence worthy of a Bond film.

Meanwhile, as Wallace protests his innocence and questions who is behind all the madness, we see Feathers McGraw reintroduced as he plays the organ. Revealing himself to viewers, he slowly spins in his chair and sips from a mug that says “world’s best boss” as the dramatic music plays.

You can watch the trailer here:

Ben Whitehead will star as Wallace

Perhaps one of the most instantly recognizable voices in British media, the late Peter Sallis played the role of Wallace until his retirement in 2010.

His final appearance as Wallace was in the 2008 short A Matter of Loaf and Death.

Vengeance Most Fowl will mark the first full performance of Ben Whitehead as Wallace, with the actor having taken over the role in 2009.

While there hasn’t been a new Wallace & Gromit film for more than 15 years, Whitehead voiced the character for various video games and adverts as well as acting as a stand in for Sallis in A Matter of Loaf and Death.

Is Peter Kay in Wallace & Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl? What you need to know about the film’s cast

Yes, Peter Kay will appear in Wallace & Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl. He will reprise his role as Chief Inspector Mackintosh (formerly PC Mackintosh).

There are also several new cast members set to join the Wallace & Gromit universe.

Inside No.9’s Reece Shearsmith lends his voice to Wallace’s latest invention, Norbot, with Lauren Patel from Everybody’s Talking About Jamie also set to appear in a currently unknown role.

Fans can also expect cameos from Diane Morgan, Adjoa Andoh, Lenny Henry and Muzz Khan.

Wallace & Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl release date

Wallace & Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl will be released this Christmas, premiering on BBC One and BBC iPlayer in the UK.

While exact timings are still to be revealed, it will provide ample entertainment during the festive period.

Meanwhile, outside of the UK the film will be available globally on Netflix.