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Michael J. Fox to Voice Douggie in ICON Creative Studios’ Upcoming CG Film “Dragoons”
6/15/2026, 8:48:15 PM
Casting Announcement: Fox Leads “Dragoons” as Douggie
Icon Creative Studios confirmed that Oscar-nominee Michael J. Fox will voice Douggie, the lead dragon in its forthcoming CG family feature “Dragoons.” In the film, Douggie is an overlooked employee at WizCorp whose accidental transformation of his apprentice Dart into a dragon reveals that their species once ruled the skies before the wizard-CEO Hex shrank them, erased their memories, and seized their power. The duo must awaken their kind and prove that “even the smallest spark can light up the sky.”
Studio Profile and Production Slate
Based in Vancouver, ICON Creative Studios is Canada’s largest independently owned CG animation studio. Its award-winning slate includes the original feature “Charlie the Wonderdog” starring Owen Wilson with music by Bryan Adams, and service work for Disney, Netflix, Warner Bros., Paramount and Sony on titles such as “Sofia the First: Royal Magic” and “Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures.” “Dragoons” is produced by CEO Shea Wageman with co-producer Carson Loveday, known for “Monsters at Work.”
Key Creative Figures
Michael J. Fox, an Oscar-nominated actor best known for the “Back to the Future” films and “Family Ties,” recently voiced characters in Disney’s “Zootopia 2” and “Atlantis: The Lost Empire.” Shea Wageman is ICON’s CEO, President and co-producer of “Dragoons.” Carson Loveday co-produces the film and previously worked on “Monsters at Work.”
Official Statements Summarized
Fox described the story as reflecting hidden potential and said the film is for anyone who feels overlooked, underestimated or forgotten. Wageman highlighted Fox’s “immense warmth and unshakeable spirit,” noting that his performance gives Douggie a soul that will resonate with audiences of all ages.
Verbatim Quotes
- “Dougie and Dart’s story is one I understand deeply, the idea that something immense can be sleeping inside you, just waiting for the right moment to be set free,” — Michael J. Fox, Actor
- “This is a film for anyone who has ever felt overlooked, underestimated, or forgotten. I’m honored to help bring Dougie to life.” — Michael J. Fox
- “Michael J. Fox is Dougie,” — Shea Wageman, CEO & President, ICON Creative Studios
- “From the moment we began developing this character, we knew we needed a voice that could carry both immense warmth and unshakeable spirit. Michael brings all of that and more. He gives Dougie a soul that audiences of every age will root for from the first frame to the last.” — Shea Wageman
Upcoming Release and Promotion
ICON will issue teasers, character artwork and a trailer in the coming months. Marketing will emphasize Fox’s involvement and the film’s themes of empowerment and rediscovery, positioning “Dragoons” as a family-focused adventure. Additional release details are slated for announcement soon.
