Henry Golding to voice main character in animated feature based on book The Tiger’s Apprentice

Henry Golding to voice main character in animated feature based on children’s book The Tiger’s Apprentice

He was one of the breakout stars of the 2018 hit romcom Crazy Rich Asians.

And Henry Golding’s career just got another boost as he’s tapped to provide the voice for the main character in Paramount’s planned animated feature The Tiger’s Apprentice.

The adaptation of the best-selling children’s book will be directed by Carlos Baena, a Pixar animator who worked on Wall-E and Toy Story 3, THR.com reported on Wednesday.

New role: Henry Golding’s career just got another boost as he’s tapped to provide the voice for the main character in Paramount’s planned animated feature The Tiger’s Apprentice

Golding, 33, will voice the tiger named Mr. Hu, the protagonist in the 2003 book by Laurence Yep.

The shape-shifting, talking big cat takes a young boy in San Francisco under his wing, introducing him to a magical world that includes an ancient phoenix, a dragon and a clan of evil-doers. 

The movie is slated for a 2022 release.

Animated feature: Golding, 33, will voice the tiger named Mr. Hu, the protagonist in the 2003 book by Laurence Yep. The movie is slated for a 2022 release

Animated feature: Golding, 33, will voice the tiger named Mr. Hu, the protagonist in the 2003 book by Laurence Yep. The movie is slated for a 2022 release

Change of pace: Meanwhile, Golding will next be seen in Paramount's Snake Eyes, the studio's reboot of the G.I. Joe franchise. The action adventure is due on theatres in October

Change of pace: Meanwhile, Golding will next be seen in Paramount’s Snake Eyes, the studio’s reboot of the G.I. Joe franchise. The action adventure is due on theatres in October

Meanwhile, Golding will next be seen in Paramount’s Snake Eyes, the studio’s reboot of the G.I. Joe franchise. 

The action adventure is due on theatres in October but that may change as a result of the coronavirus pandemic.

Meanwhile, Golding has been spending time with his wife Liv Lo while Hollywood production remains mostly shutdown. 

The actor recently took to Instagram to share a photo of the couple on a boating trip.

They’ve also enjoyed a camping trip in the wilderness outside of Los Angeles. 

Just the two of us: Meanwhile, Golding has been spending time with his wife Liv Lo while Hollywood production remains mostly shutdown

Just the two of us: Meanwhile, Golding has been spending time with his wife Liv Lo while Hollywood production remains mostly shutdown

Making the most of lockdown: The couple have recently enjoyed a camping and boating trip in the wilderness outside of Los Angeles

Making the most of lockdown: The couple have recently enjoyed a camping and boating trip in the wilderness outside of Los Angeles