Wildwood” to receive new dub in Mexico after criticism

The decision follows controversy that arose on social media in late October regarding the initial Spanish dub, which featured actress Macarena García, content creator Javier Ibarreche, and presenter and actress Natalia Téllez.

Many users expressed dissatisfaction with the performances and questioned the casting choices, demanding a new Spanish version.

On Friday, November 6th, Javier Ibarreche shared a message on his social media explaining his reasons for participating in the project. He stated he was looking to take his first steps as a voice actor and establish himself in that profession. He also acknowledged that the result hadn’t met expectations based on feedback he had received.

Ibarreche said he understood the public’s discontent, that he had questioned where he might have fallen short, and assured audiences he did the work with the best intentions.

Imagem Films MX stated in its announcement that the first version of the dub was made “in accordance with established creative and professional standards” and thanked everyone involved in the process. The distributor clarified that the new interpretation is not intended to invalidate or discredit the previous dub or the artistic contributions made.

The company added that it considers it fundamental to listen to public opinion and reaffirmed its commitment to receiving respectful feedback on its films and considering different perspectives. The statement does not detail who will be in the new voice cast or which characters will have different interpretations. “Wildwood: The Wild Forest” is the latest production from LAIKA, the animation studio behind films like “Coraline.” The film is made using stop-motion animation and features a fantasy story set in a mysterious forest.