Exodus Film Group announced today that it has cast Golden Globe winner John Goodman in the role of Paul Bunyan for their upcoming CG-animated family adventure film BUNYAN & BABE, based on the famous legend. Goodman joins comedian Eddie Griffin (UNDERCOVER BROTHER, NORBIT), who will provide the voice of Bunyan's sidekick Babe, a blue ox.
"John is dream casting for us," said Max Howard, Exodus president and executive producer. "He epitomizes the true American spirit of Paul Bunyan."
Set in modern times, the adaptation tells the story of Bunyan's attempts, with the help of two adventurous kids, to rescue Babe from the evil clutches of a demented circus owner. BUNYAN AND BABE was written by Michael A. Nickles & Julia A. Wall and will be directed by three-time Academy Award winner Jim Rygiel. Exodus CEO John D. Eraklis is producing with Howard.
Exodus Film Group is an independent production company that created one of the first private equity animation film funds.
