Skip to main content Skip to navigation ‘Who could possibly be the voice of a character everyone feels they know, but nobody’s actually heard?’ Photograph: PR View image in fullscreen ‘Who could possibly be the voice of a character everyone feels they know, but nobody’s actually heard?’ Photograph: PR Gromit finally gets a voice … and it’s Martin Freeman After 37 years, the staunchly silent dog will speak for the first time in the audiobook of his autobiography – and it turns out he sounds like
If you’ve ever spent a lazy afternoon watching Wallace & Gromit, you know the dynamic duo well. Wallace, the cheese-obsessed inventor with a penchant for quirky contraptions, and Gromit, his loyal and intelligent dog, have captured the hearts of audiences around the globe. But here’s a fun fact: Gromit has never uttered a single word. Not one. Zip. Nada. Until now, that is.
In a delightful twist that has fans buzzing, Gromit is set to narrate his own autobiography in an audiobook edition, and who better to give voice to this beloved yet mute canine than the talented Martin Freeman? Yes, the same Martin Freeman who brought us memorable characters like Bilbo Baggins and Tim from The Office. It seems like the perfect match—Freeman’s charming voice will finally let Gromit share his thoughts, feelings, and perhaps a few eye-rolls about Wallace’s latest harebrained schemes.
But let’s take a moment to appreciate the irony here. Gromit has been a silent observer, rolling his eyes at Wallace’s ridiculous inventions and the absurd situations they find themselves in. Now, after years of being the ultimate “quiet type,” he’s finally getting the chance to speak up. Imagine all the snarky comments he could make! “Oh, another contraption that’s going to explode? Can’t wait!” Or, “Sure, let’s add more cheese to that. What could possibly go wrong?”
The decision to have an audiobook is a clever move. After all, who doesn’t love the idea of Gromit narrating his life stories? We can only hope he’ll share some behind-the-scenes anecdotes from the making of the classic stop-motion films. Did he ever get tired of rescuing Wallace from his own creations? Did he ever secretly wish for a vacation away from all that cheese? So many questions, so little time!
The audiobook is set to be a delightful journey through Gromit’s life, from his first meeting with Wallace to their adventures battling penguins and were-rabbits. It’s bound to be filled with more cheese jokes than you can shake a stick at, and let’s be honest, we could all use a little more cheesy humor in our lives.
So, mark your calendars, folks! Gromit’s autobiography is set to hit the shelves soon, and with Martin Freeman as the voice behind this iconic character, it promises to be a charming and whimsical experience. Who knew that a mute dog could become a literary sensation? I suppose it just goes to show that sometimes, the best things in life are worth waiting for—even if they take a few decades and a lot of cheese to get there.
Inspired by: “Gromit Speaks: Martin Freeman to Voice Beloved but Mute Dog in Audiobook Edition of Autobiography” (r/Entertainment)