Late Queen weighed in against Hollywood’s plans to replace Wallace and Gromit voice star, creator reveals

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Published 20 Oct 2026, 17:46 BST1 min read

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Wallace and Gromit creator Nick Park has revealed how the late Queen Elizabeth II backed his decision to keep Peter Sallis as the voice of Wallace when Hollywood executives suggested replacing the actor.

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