British Comedy Guide

Sam Fell

  • Director, executive producer and actor

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Chicken Run sequel director Sam Fell on casting controversy and trilogy hopes

Speaking to Sky News, director Sam Fell admits: "You send it out into the world and it's like a kid really, you hope everyone is going to treat it nicely."

Bethany Minelle and Katie Spencer, Sky News, 10th February 2024

Chicken Run sequel director explains hidden Wallace & Gromit reference

If you look closely during the film's final shot you might spot a familiar face.

Patrick Cremona, Radio Times, 15th December 2023

Chicken Run: Dawn Of The Nugget review

Warmed-over sequel is not the best cut.

Jonathan Romney, The Financial Times, 14th December 2023

Chicken Run: Dawn Of The Nugget review

Richard Maguire, The Reviews Hub, 15th October 2023

Chicken Run: Dawn Of The Nugget review

The sequel to the 2000 hit verges on formulaic, feeling a little like it's been produced by AI. But it's largely redeemed by decent jokes and a lively, likable cast.

Peter Bradshaw, The Observer, 14th October 2023

Chicken Run: Dawn Of The Nugget review

Come for the production design, stay for the production design.

Sophie Monks Kaufman, IndieWire, 14th October 2023

Chicken Run: Dawn Of The Nugget review

In a delightful, decades-later return to the English toon studio's stop-motion roots, a group of cage-free chickens concoct an ambitious scheme to infiltrate an industrial farm.

Peter Debruge, Variety, 14th October 2023

Chicken Run: Dawn Of The Nugget review

This bird barely flies.

Luke Hearfield, Awards Watch, 14th October 2023

Chicken Run: Dawn Of The Nugget review

Refreshing Aardman sequel comes with a playful Mission: Impossible vibe.

Damon Wise, Deadline, 14th October 2023

Chicken Run: Dawn Of The Nugget review

Aardman's long-awaited sequel to its most successful feature ever is set to become a family favourite.

Nikki Baughan, Screen Daily, 14th October 2023

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