Having previously voiced Aslan in the Narnia films, the casting here is surely making use of the Irish actor’s gentle but commanding voice.

Liam’s latest is a fantasy flick about a young boy named Conor whose life is in disarray.

Bullied at school and distraught about his mother’s terminal illness, Conor turns to a magical giant tree monster for guidance.

The new trailer also gets an intro from Liam, which can be seen here:

 

The film stars Sigourney Weaver and Felicity Jones, with newcomer Lewis MacDougall in the leading role.