Orlando Bloom might be becoming a member of the solid of Peppa Pig subsequent yr, taking part in a jeweller known as Mr Raccoon.

The Pirates Of The Caribbean star will play Mr Raccoon the jeweller alongside his fiancee Katy Perry, who it was beforehand introduced might be taking part in dressmaker Ms Leopard.

The couple, who’ve been engaged for 4 years and who share a daughter, Daisy Dove, will star in a three-part episode celebrating the present’s twentieth anniversary.

According to the present description, Mr Raccoon will help Peppa and her buddies with preparations for Mr Bull and Mrs Cow’s nuptials.

It’s the primary wedding ceremony to happen on the pre-school present.

Sharing the news of Bloom’s visitor look, the present’s official social media pages known as it “Oinktastic news!” and clarified that each the casting and filming of the episodes had taken place forward of the US actors and writers strikes which have held up the trade over latest months.

Olivier Dumont, the president of Peppa Pig’s dad or mum firm, eOne, stated it was an “honour” to have Bloom, 46 on board, including: “Orlando is an extraordinary actor, dad and philanthropist, and we’re proud to have him join the Peppa roster”.

As effectively as his three-year-old daughter with Perry, 38, Bloom has a 12-year-old son Flynn together with his ex-wife Miranda Kerr.

Peppa Pig first aired in 2004 and has been translated into greater than 40 languages and broadcast in over 180 territories all through its 10 seasons.

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In 2021 it was the second most in-demand cartoon in America (crushed solely by SpongeBob SquarePants), with acclaimed director Quentin Tarantino hailing it “the greatest British import of this decade” the next yr.

Such is its affect, that it has been blamed for the “Peppa effect” after American youngsters started saying “mummy” as a substitute of “mommy” and announcing tomato within the British manner.

Last yr, former British Prime minister Boris Johnson was ridiculed after enthusiastically discussing a visit to Pepper Pig World theme park in Hampshire throughout a speech to enterprise leaders.

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Peppa Pig follows a four-year-old pig who lives together with her household – youthful brother George, Mummy Pig and Daddy Pig.

Bloom’s subsequent large display function might be fairly the distinction, having just lately landed the lead function in The Cut, a psychological thriller set on this planet of boxing.

He will play a former skilled boxer who’s introduced out of retirement to win again his championship title, however spirals uncontrolled resulting from his gruelling coaching regime.

Peppa Pig Wedding Party Special will premiere in spring 2024.