Martin Freeman is to give Gromit a voice for the first time in 37 years in a 'Wallace & Gromit' autobiography audiobook

From the Newshound archive · first published 9 October 2026 · last updated 10 October 2026.

Gromit, the famously silent dog who has communicated solely through facial expressions since 1989, is finally to speak — and his voice belongs to Martin Freeman. The Sherlock and Hobbit star will narrate Grand: The Autobiography of Gromit, out on 22 October, bringing the beloved character's inner thoughts, candid insights and witticisms to life. Creator Nick Park said Freeman was "the obvious choice" and that he was "genuinely thrilled and honoured when he said yes."

Park says Freeman is not doing "a Gromit voice as such" but reading the dog's story with his trademark wry humour.

The book, written by Park himself, promises to reveal "the tale of what goes on behind Gromit's eyes," covering everything from his opinions on garden gnomes to previously untold adventures.

Wallace and Gromit puppets sold for eye-watering sums last month at Aardman's 50th anniversary auction, with a Wallace model fetching £50,400.