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13-year-old voices Thomas the Tank Engine
Teen boy lands secret role as Thomas the Tank Engine voice.
In brief
Teen boy lands secret role as Thomas the Tank Engine voice. Harry Sparkes, 13, will voice Thomas the Tank Engine in a new series after hiding his recording sessions from friends. Originally reported by Dailymail.
Harry Sparkes
Harry Sparkes, 13, from Harpenden, Hertfordshire, will voice Thomas the Tank Engine.
“Chuffed, boy of 13 is on track to be TV's newest Thomas the Tank Engine”
Secret sessions
He kept recording sessions secret from friends by claiming physiotherapy.
“But for the past nine months, he kept his recording sessions a secret, telling classmates he was leaving lessons each week to have physiotherapy on an injured foot.”
Thomas & Friends
Mattel's Thomas & Friends Railway Stories will debut on YouTube today and Netflix later this month.
“Mattel's Thomas & Friends Railway Stories will be available on YouTube today and Netflix later this month.”
Ringo Starr
Henry Golding will narrate the series, replacing Ringo Starr's role.
“Crazy Rich Asians actor Henry Golding will take on the narrator role spoken by Ringo Starr in the popular 1980s ITV series.”
Book origins
The stories are based on books by Reverend Wilbert Awdry and his son Christopher.
“The stories are based on books by Reverend Wilbert Awdry and son Christopher.”
Voice recording
Harry recorded his voice at Soho Square studios in London.
“Harry Sparkes is the new voice of Thomas the Tank Engine (Pictured: Harry on the job at Soho Square studios in London)”
New series
Thomas & Friends Railway Stories is a reboot of the children's classic.
“Harry Sparkes, from Harpenden, Hertfordshire, will voice the little blue engine in a reboot of the children's classic.”
Release dates
The series will launch on YouTube today and Netflix later this month.
“Mattel's Thomas & Friends Railway Stories will be available on YouTube today and Netflix later this month.”
Voice role
Harry Sparkes is the new voice of Thomas the Tank Engine.
“Harry Sparkes, from Harpenden, Hert”
Secret identity
Harry kept his recording sessions secret from friends by claiming physiotherapy.
“But for the past nine months, he kept his recording sessions a secret, telling classmates he was leaving lessons each week to have physiotherapy on an injured foot.”
Voice acting
Harry Sparkes is a 13-year-old voice actor for Thomas the Tank Engine.
“Harry Sparkes, 13, from Harpenden, Hertfordshire, will voice Thomas the Tank Engine.”
New series
Thomas & Friends Railway Stories is a reboot of the children's classic.
“Harry Sparkes, from Harpenden, Hertfordshire, will voice the little blue engine in a reboot of the children's classic.”
Release dates
The series will launch on YouTube today and Netflix later this month.
“Mattel's Thomas & Friends Railway Stories will be available on YouTube today and Netflix later this month.”
Voice role
Harry Sparkes is the new voice of Thomas the Tank Engine.
“Harry Sparkes is the new voice of Thomas the Tank Engine (Pictured: Harry on the job at Soho Square studios in London)”
Secret sessions
He kept recording sessions secret from friends by claiming physiotherapy.
“But for the past nine months, he kept his recording sessions a secret, telling classmates he was leaving lessons each week to have physiotherapy on an injured foot.”
New series
Thomas & Friends Railway Stories is a reboot of the children's classic.
“Harry Sparkes, from Harpenden, Hertfordshire, will voice the little blue engine in a reboot of the children's classic.”
The short version
Harry Sparkes, 13, will voice Thomas the Tank Engine in a new series after hiding his recording sessions from friends.
