Based on the 1958 Belgian comic series by Peyo, the film tackles the kidnapping of Papa Smurf (John Goodman) by evil wizards Gargamel and Razamel (both voiced by JP Karliak), which causes Smurfette (Rihanna) to lead the Smurfs on a mission, away from the safe confines of the Smurf village and onto the real world to save their leader, as well as unravel their true purpose in the universe.
In an interview, director Chris Miller expressed that he wanted to honour the original comics’ DNA with the film series reboot, which is preceded by Smurfs: The Lost Village (2017).
“It was really important to approach the story like this was the first Smurfs movie that’s been made, something that would stand on its own,” he said.
“We centred the story around a Smurf named No Name (voiced by James Corden) who does not yet have a clear identity or thing and is on a journey to discover it.
“That’s something all of us can relate to, we all share this ‘moment’ in life where we don’t know who we are or what we’re meant to be.
“Sometimes the answer just comes to us and sometimes it takes longer, and patience is always easier said than done! That’s what makes this story so relatable,” he added.
Chris is also known for his contributions to the DreamWorks Animation hits Puss in Boots, the first three Shrek films and Madagascar among many others.
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