The screenplay has been written by Steven Moffat and Shaun of the Dead scriptwriter Edgar Wright. While shopping at an outdoor market, young reporter Tintin (Jamie Bell), accompanied by his faithful dog, Snowy, buys a model of an old ship called the. The story concludes in a sequel, 'Red Rackham’s Treasure', though it is unclear whether this will be included in Spielberg’s film or held back for Jackson’s. Adventures of Tintin: The Secret of the Unicorn, The (2011) - Cast Simon Pegg as Inspector Thompson Daniel Craig as Red Rackham Cary Elwes as Pilot Andy.
'The Secret of the Unicorn', published in the 1940s, is one of the most popular of the 24 Tintin adventures, and focuses on clashes between Captain Haddock’s ancestor Francis Haddock and dastardly pirate Red Rackham. Find out how to watch The Adventures of Tintin: The Secret of the Unicorn. Jackson is to direct a second Tintin film, with the option to make a third. Lord of the Rings director Peter Jackson has also been signed up to work on the film, which is due for release in 2011. Simon Pegg and Mackenzie Crook have also been signed up to star in the film, which is due for release in 2011.Īndy Serkis, the British actor who played Gollum in the Lord of the Rings trilogy, will reportedly play Tintin’s bearded chum Captain Haddock.įans of the original books, created by Belgian George Remi under the pen name Herge, will remember the whisky-sodden sailor for his short temper and eccentric maritime expostulations, such as: “Blistering barnacles!” and “Thundering typhoons!” Intrepid young reporter, Tintin, and his loyal dog, Snowy, are thrust into a world of high adventure when they discover a ship carrying an explosive secret. The 22-year-old will provide the voice and motion for the intrepid Belgian reporter with the famous quiff in the movie, which will use 3D motion-capture technology to create a realistic look.īond star Craig, who featured alongside Bell in the recent Second World War drama 'Defiance', will play Red Rackham, one of the villains of the adventure.