13-Year-Old Boy Named New Voice of Thomas the Tank Engine
A new series of the children's favourite will also feature actor Henry Golding, according to the BBC.
A 13-year-old boy has been cast as the new voice of Thomas the Tank Engine, the BBC reported.
The casting comes as part of a new series of the long-running children's franchise, which the BBC said will also star actor Henry Golding, known for his role in "The Gentleman."
Details of the young actor's identity, the broadcaster of the new series, and its release date were not immediately disclosed in the BBC's report.
Thomas the Tank Engine, based on the "Railway Series" books by the Reverend Wilbert Awdry, has been a staple of children's television for decades, with the character's voice changing across different iterations of the show over the years.
Further details about the new series and its cast are expected to be released in due course.
Sources
- Boy, 13, is new voice of Thomas the Tank Engine — BBC Entertainment & Arts
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