Katherine Heigl, Will Arnett and Brendan Fraser Voice Characters in The Nut Job

Posted on January 1, 2013

The Nut Job is an animated film based on the 2005 comedy short, Surly Squirrel, by Peter Lepeniotis. Canadian-based ToonBox and Redrover have partnered to create the film, which will be directed by Lepeniotis.

Katherine Heigl, Will Arnett, Brendan Fraser, Stephen Lang, Sarah Gadon and Jeff Dunham voice characters in the film, which follows the travails of Surly, a mischievous squirrel, and his rat friend Buddy. A 2013 release is planned.

Thom Chapman and Graham Moloy produce. Daniel Woo, Hong Kim, Mike Karz, and Tom Yoon executive produce, in association with Gulfstream, headed by Karz and Bill Bindley. Lorne Cameron wrote the screenplay.

ToonBox vice president Thom Chapman said in a statement, "We couldn't be more pleased with the cast that's being assembled for our first featur. They have brought the film to a whole new level. Each voice is perfect for their respective roles, and they truly make the characters come alive."

Update: Here's the trailer.

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