Netflix's much-anticipated comedy 'Thelma the Unicorn' gets exciting trailer, release date
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Netflix has granted the wishes of eager fans by releasing the trailer for 'Thelma the Unicorn' on April 15, on their official YouTube channel.
Directed by the dynamic duo Jared Hess and Lynn Wang, the film boast an impressive voice cast featuring Will Forte, Jon Heder, Zach Galifianakis, David Michie, and Betsy Sodaro. The title character is voiced by Brittany Howard, lead singer of Alabama Shakes, making her acting debut.
In this whimsical adaptation of Aaron Blabey's cherished children's book, Hess teamed up with his wife Jerusha Hess to craft the screenplay. The duo expressed their excitement, calling the project "a dream come true" and feeling a strong connection to Blabey's quirky characters.
The trailer introduces Thelma, an aspiring musician pony, imagining herself and her band as a popular act. One day, while wearing a makeshift unicorn horn, Thelma gets covered in glitter and paint from a passing truck, giving her the appearance of a sparkly unicorn.
Embracing the mistaken identity, Thelma decides to use it to boost her music career.
What is 'Thelma the Unicorn' about?
The movie, based on a popular children's book, follows the journey of Thelma, a pony with big dreams of singing her heart out on stage.
When a mishap covers her in pink paint and glitter, she's mistaken for a magical unicorn and gets her shot at fame. But beneath the glitz and glam, there's a deeper question at play: does Thelma's talent shine as brightly as her unicorn disguise?
Director Jared Hess aims to strike the right balance between the flashy world of unicorns and the movie's underlying themes of identity and self-worth.
The official synopsis reads, "When a rare pink and glitter-filled moment of fate makes Thelma the Pony's wish of being a unicorn come true, she rises to instant international pop-superstar stardom, but at an unexpected cost."
Who stars in 'Thelma the Unicorn'?
The movie features a talented voice cast, including Jon Heder, Will Forte, Zach Galifianakis, Jemaine Clement, Edi Patterson, Ally Dixon, and Fred Armisen.
Brittany Howard, lead singer of Alabama Shakes, makes her acting debut by voicing Thelma, bringing a musical flair to the film.
How to stream 'Thelma the Unicorn'?
'Thelma The Unicorn' will debut on Netflix on May 17, offering a delightful and enchanting journey suitable for viewers of all ages.
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'Thelma the Unicorn' trailer
'Thelma the Unicorn' will debut on Netflix on May 17
