'Arctic Dogs': Release date, plot, cast, trailer and everything you need to know about the animated comedy starring Jeremy Renner and Heidi Klum

The story revolves around Swifty who works in the mailroom of the Arctic Blast Delivery Service but yearns to become Top Dog in the Arctic's star husky couriers

It has been an interesting year for Jeremy Renner. He's been part of an MCU epic in 'Avengers: Endgame' and launched an Amazon store.

Now, he's all set to voice Swifty, an Arctic fox in the upcoming British-American-Canadian computer-animated comedy film, 'Arctic Dogs'.

The animated adventure drama is co-written and directed by Aaron Woodley and co-directed by Dimos Vrysellas. Here's what we know about the film so far:

Release date

'Arctic Dogs' is slated for a November 1 release.

Plot

The story revolves around Swifty (Renner) who works in the mailroom of the Arctic Blast Delivery Service but yearns to become Top Dog in the Arctic's star husky couriers. 

To prove his mettle, he commandeers one of the sleds on a secret mission and ends up stumbling upon a hidden fortress overseen by the nefarious Otto Von Walrus (John Cleese).

Swifty discovers Otto Von Walrus' villainous plan to drill beneath the snow-packed surface to unleash masses of ancient gas to melt the Arctic and become the world's supreme ruler.

To stop his evil plans, Swifty enlists the help of his friends: PB (Alec Baldwin), a neurotic polar bear, Lemmy (James Franco), an albatross, Jade Fox (Heidi Klum), a brainy engineer in Leopold (Omar Sy) and Bertha (Heidi Klum). 

Cast

Jeremy Renner as Swifty

Jeremy Renner voices the lead character Swifty (Getty Images)

Jeremy Lee Renner began his career by appearing in independent films such as 'Dahmer' and 'Neo Ned'. Renner earned supporting roles in bigger films, such as 'S.W.A.T.' and '28 Weeks Later' before making it big in the 'Mission Impossible' and 'Avengers' franchises.

Alec Baldwin as PB

Alec Baldwin plays PB, Swifty's pal (Getty Images)

Baldwin is also a writer, producer, comedian, and political activist. He first gained recognition appearing on 'Knots Landing'. He has also starred in films like Beetlejuice, 'The Hunt for Red October' and the 'Mission Impossible' franchise.

John Cleese as Doc Walrus

John Cleese plays Walrus (Getty Images)

An English actor, voice actor, comedian, screenwriter, and producer, Cleese has starred in two James Bond movies as Q and several other humor flicks.

Heidi Klum

Heidi Klum voices Jade Fox(Getty Images)

She is a television personality, businesswoman, fashion designer, singer, television producer, author, and actress. 

Anjelica Huston, James Franco, Omar Sy as Sal, Michael Madsen, Laurie Holden,  Nina Senicar, Aaron Woodley, Soraya Azzabi and Jason Deline round up the rest of the cast.

Writer/Director

Aaron Woodley

Director Aaron Woodley (Getty Images)

'Spark' director Aaron Woodley helms the film based on the screenplay by Bob Barlen ('Escape from Planet Earth') and Cal Brunker.

Trailer



 

The trailer sees Swifty hoping to be a member of the top dogs but is deemed to not fit the role. He tries to command a sled and ends up coming across a hidden fortress that is run by the sinister Otto Von Walrus. When he learns of Walrus' plans to melt the Arctic, Swifty forms a team and takes on the baddie. The trailer promises 'Arctic Dogs' to be a fun watch. 

Watch this space for more updates on 'Arctic Dogs'

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