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Gromit finally speaks — and he sounds like Martin Freeman

For 37 years, cinema's most eloquent silence has said everything with an eyebrow. Now the clay dog gets his first voice: Martin Freeman narrates the audiobook of 'Grand: The Autobiography of Gromit', reading the pooch's inner thoughts, candid insights, and wry wit as Gromit himself wrote them. Creator Nick Park chose Freeman for his dry, understated delivery — no cartoon voice, just Gromit thinking out loud. The book and audiobook arrive October 22.

The upbeat factorpure joy — the silent sidekick finally gets the last word.
✓ Verified · The Independent · 2026-10-09 · UK
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