Xilam's Adult Animated Thriller 'The Wolf' Greenlit, Crunchyroll and Goodfellas Join as Partners
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Kevin Giraud
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Xilam Films, the French animation studio behind Oscar-nominated projects, has announced that its adult psychological thriller "The Wolf" — an adaptation of Jean-Marc Rochette's graphic novel — is officially greenlit and entering production with an April 2027 delivery date. The film was presented as a major Work in Progress session at the Annecy Animation Film Festival. Co-written and directed by Benjamin Massoubre and Fursy Tessier, the project is part of a historic slate from Xilam at Annecy that also includes 'Lucy Lost,' 'The Doomies,' and 'Submarine Jim.' Crunchyroll and Goodfellas have boarded the project as partners.
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· 3 pulledAhead of what is turning out as a must-attend Work in Progress session at the Annecy Animation Film Festival...
Academy Award-nominated French animation powerhouse Xilam Films has shared major updates on its upcoming adult-targeted psychological thriller 'The Wolf'...
...the film is greenlit, starting production soon with an expected April 2027 delivery.
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