Pierce Brosnan to Narrate Thomas & Friends

LONDON/NEW YORK, July 20: HIT Entertainment has announced
the signing of Pierce Brosnan as the new voice of the narrator for Thomas
& Friends.

“To say we are thrilled that Pierce Brosnan is the new
narrator of Thomas & Friends is an
understatement,” said Bruce Steinberg, the CEO of HIT Entertainment. “Pierce
brings a wealth of acting experience to the role, as well as a unique voice
that children and parents around the world will recognize and trust. Pierce’s
contribution to Thomas & Friends
will go a long way in maintaining this iconic character as one of the most
loved children’s brands in the world.”

Brosnan will voice all English-language releases for the
brand, including three upcoming Thomas & Friends television series and three DVD specials. He follows
in the footsteps of Ringo Starr, Alec Baldwin, Michael Brandon and Michael
Angelis, who have all voiced the role of narrator in the U.K. and in the U.S.

“One of my fondest memories as a father was sharing the
stories of Thomas the Tank Engine and watching the series with my children when
they were young,” said Brosnan. “I am thrilled by the opportunity to be the
narrator for this beloved series, following in the shoes of so many famous
names, and helping introduce Thomas & Friends to many more generations of children.”