Bill Nighy cast as Reepicheep in Voyage of the Dawn Treader

The actor, Bill Nighy, has taken over the role of Reepicheep for the third film in the series. You may best know him as Davy Jones in Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man’s Chest.

No reason for the recasting has been given.

Please see the video below. In it, you’ll hear his voice.

Regardless of his knowledge of the character, I think his voice is much more regal. It carries real weight that Izzard may not have been able to display. I loved Izzard, but I think Nighy will own the role. Especially with the scenes he is in, in this film.