May 1, 2020—Sam Neill, best known for his work on the Jurassic Park films, now lends his voice as the narrator of Sea Lions–Life By a Whisker, a Definition Films production released by K2 Studios.

Sea Lions–Life By a Whisker is a classic coming-of-age tale filled with hope, humor, and wonder—a heartwarming journey of a sea lion pup named Otto and the man who has dedicated his life to trying to save her species. A fierce campaigner for ocean conservation and the ban of single-use plastics, Neill is the perfect fit to tell the Whiskers story.

“A simple story can paint a big picture, and Sea Lions–Life By a Whisker is one such tale,” says Neill. “An effective tool to fuel change, inform, and inspire action, audiences will embark on an emotional journey where they will laugh and sometimes cry. A little Australian sea lion pup named Otto is a call to action for all of us. We always have to remind ourselves of how fragile life on this planet is and what responsibilities we have.”

“Mr. Neill was a natural fit to join the Whiskers team and the perfect way to give a voice to an animal that now more than ever desperately needs to be heard,” says the film’s co-director Amelia McCarten. “We feel so fortunate to have Sam narrate Otto’s story. Apart from being an Australian film icon, he is someone who is already such a champion for our natural world.”

Sea Lions–Life By a Whisker takes audiences on an epic quest, through the uninhabited wilderness of the Great Australian Bight, to the lush kelp forests off the Californian coast. Curious, intelligent, and playful, the Australian sea lion is one of the most endangered marine mammals on the planet. This family of whiskers needs our help.

In stunning 3D, encounter giant humpback whales, cunning cuttlefish, great white sharks, and one Marine Park Ranger on a mission to find out what it takes to save a species. Sea Lions–Life By a Whisker will release in select museums, science centers and IMAX® theaters worldwide.

Source: K2 Studios