Blue Wiggle Anthony Field reveals that The Wiggles are working on a movie for their young fans
The Wiggles’ last feature film was back in 1997.
And on Tuesday, Blue Wiggle Anthony Field revealed that the popular children’s band are working on another film for their young fans.
The 57-year-old was asked by a parent via Twitter: ‘Dear Anthony, my daughter wants to know if The Wiggles are planning a movie?’
Movie in works! Blue Wiggle Anthony Field revealed that The Wiggles are working on a movie for their young fans
He replied back: ‘We are Maria!’ Fans also replied to his tweet including one who said: ‘That’s so exciting!!’
While a second commented: ‘That’s wonderful news Anthony.’
A spokesperson for The Wiggles seemingly kept tight lipped on the details of the project, and said in a statement to the Courier Mail: ‘The Wiggles would love to make a feature film in the future!’
It’s happening: A parent asked Anthony via Twitter: ‘Dear Anthony, my daughter wants to know if the wiggles are planning a movie?’ He replied back: ‘We are Maria!’
Exciting news! Fans also replied to his tweet including one who said: ‘That’s so exciting!!’ While a second commented: ‘That’s wonderful news Anthony’
Popular children’s group: The current Wiggles band features Lachlan Gillespie, Emma Watkins, Simon Pryce (Pictured L to R) and original member Anthony (in the back)
Daily Mail Australia has contacted The Wiggles for comment.
The Wiggles last feature film was back in 1997, featuring the original members of the group, Murray Cook, Jeff Fatt, Greg Page, and Anthony.
It comes after the children’s band recently invited four black ballet dancers to feature in their new video called Le James Cafe Ballet, which was released on YouTube last week.
Last month, the group came under scrutiny for their lack of ethnic diversity and parents urged them to set a better example by recruiting a black member.
On the big screen: The Wiggles last feature film was back in 1997, featuring the original members of the group Murray Cook, Jeff Fatt, Greg Page, as well as Anthony (pictured)
Diversity: It comes after the children’s band recently invited four black ballet dancers to feature in their new video called Le James Cafe Ballet, which was released on YouTube last week
Much of the criticism on Twitter appeared to be coming from American parents, not Australians.
‘We’re watching the Wiggles this morning and I’m surprised by the lack of diversity and stereotypical gender roles for a current children’s show. What’s going on in Australia? Back to Sesame Street,’ one person tweeted.
Another wrote: ‘My daughter loves the Wiggles. Can y’all get some black wiggles together for her?’
Jeff Fatt, an Australian of Chinese descent, was the group’s only non-white performer but he retired in 2012.
Former star: Jeff Fatt, an Australian of Chinese descent, was the group’s only non-white performer but he retired in 2012