Asa Butterfield Brings a Monster to Life in Stitch Head – INTERVIEW

Stich Head is a whimsical tale of monsters, friendship, and finding your place.

“Stitch Head” takes audiences high above the little town of Grubbers Nubbin, where a mad professor’s forgotten creations come to life. Hidden within the castle’s crumbling walls, Stitch Head—the professor’s very first experiment—keeps the monsters in check while dreaming of connection and purpose. When a cunning showman named Fulbert Freakfinder arrives promising fame and friendship, Stitch Head must decide where he truly belongs.

The animated film is directed and adapted by Steve Hudson from Guy Bass’s beloved book series. It stars Asa Butterfield, Joel Fry, Alison Steadman, Rob Brydon, Fern Brady, Tia Bannon, and Jamali Maddix. It’s a gothic yet heartfelt adventure that blends humor, emotion, and a celebration of imperfection for audiences of all ages.

Asa Butterfield on the Magic of “Stitch Head”

During my conversation with Asa Butterfield, the actor shared how much fun it was to dive into the world of animation for the first time.

“It’s fun to see a movie like this again,” Butterfield said. “It taps into that Nightmare Before Christmas and Pinocchio vibe—the kind of gothic worlds we can escape to, especially around Halloween. It’s a bit spooky, but it’s heartfelt and sweet. There’s a bit of Coraline in there, you know.”

Butterfield, who voiced Stitch Head, admitted this was his first time stepping into an animated role. “It was a different challenge,” he explained. “You have to learn how to use your voice in such a way that it no longer requires your face or your body to tell the message—to hold a feeling. Respect to all the voice actors out there who know how to do it.”

The Heartfelt Connection Between Stitch Head and Arabella

The film also highlights the friendship between Stitch Head and Arabella, a fearless young girl who sees the good in him when others only see a monster.

“She sees through his ghoulishness,” Butterfield said. “She sees the longing in him—the want for connection and validation. That’s a lot of what Stitch Head’s journey is about—figuring out what he’s searching for and realizing that he kind of already had it. Arabella helps him find that.”

A Message About Embracing Imperfection

At its core, Stitch Head celebrates individuality and acceptance. Butterfield hopes audiences walk away with a reminder to embrace what makes them unique. “It’s about individuality and celebrating people’s weirdness,” he said. “It’s about family, love, and community.”

As Butterfield summed up, “Stitch Head” isn’t just a story about monsters—it’s about heart, connection, and finding where you belong. Catch it in theaters on October 29.

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