Interview: Cast & Director of Combat Wombat: Back 2 Back (2023)

Walkden Entertainment (aka Peter Walkden) had the honour and pleasure of chatting with Director Ricard Cussó, along with lead actors David Wenham, Ed Oxenbould, Grant Denyer & Elizabeth Cullen, during the Queensland premiere of Combat Wombat: Back 2 Back (2023) at the Brisbane International Film Festival aka BIFF2023.

Combat Wombat: Back 2 Back will screen in Australian cinemas from 29 February 2024 and New Zealand cinemas from 7 March 2024.

Ricard Cussó

Peter Walkden & Ricard Cussó – Photo Credit: John Cooper (Instagram: johncfilms)

Firstly, congratulations; not only are we celebrating the Queensland Premiere of Combat Wombat: Back 2 Back, but you also have another one of your films showing in cinema today known as Scarygirl.

Thank you! It’s crazy! We work on these projects for years and years, and then suddenly, they both release in the same week, so it’s been unreal!

Were you anticipating bringing back Combat Wombat to the big screen?

It was always a dream of mine to bring them back, but you never know, right? You never know what will come back, but we were so lucky when I got the call, “Hey, we are doing Combat 2.” I said, “Oh yes.” It’s giving us an opportunity now to push everything up a notch- more comedy, more fun, more drama and visually, it’s just taking it to the next level.

It’s been three years since Combat Womat was released. Has a few things changed visually for the better?

Definitely. We’ve been very lucky that we are almost using the same team, so everyone’s been growing and learning so much. It’s incredible talent from Queensland, so everyone is just putting in their 200%, and it looks incredible.

For this sequel, there are some new additions among the cast, particularly David Wenham. What was it like getting him on board, and did you always aim to get him and have a character for him in mind?

We’ve been lucky that we’ve been working across many amazing talents in Australia, but David was on my directorial bucket list. I needed to work with this man, which was a true pleasure and honour. He gave me everything. He plays a surreal technological chameleon. He was just Steve Jobs, and he portrayed it with perfection.

In your opinion, why should the people of Australia see Combat Wombat: Back 2 Back?

It’s 100% Australian-made, and it has an incredible cast and talent from a small studio in Queensland Brisbane, so just come and support our stories and our voices, and it’s just a bloody good time.

David Wenham

Peter Walkden & David Wenham – Photo Credit: John Cooper (Instagram: johncfilms)

Welcome to the Wombat family; how does it feel?

Wombat-fantastic, it’s great! It was a fun little project to work on, and I’m proud to be involved in the movie.

Do tell me, is your character in Combat Wombat: Back 2 Back a “goodie” or a “badie”?

I don’t want to tell you. Suffice to say if he’s one turns out to be the other at the end; without giving away the ending.

It’s no secret you have been doing a lot of animation lately, Peter Rabbit, Mortal Kombat: Snow Blind, a few, to name. Do you enjoy a lot of voice work at the moment, or would you prefer to show your face more on-screen?

A little bit of both, really; they are completely different skills. The voice acting I love because it gives me the freedom to be absolutely ridiculous, which is something I enjoy doing. You can do stuff with animation that you can’t do with live-action film; yeah, it’s good to mix it up.

As we come to a close, why should the people of Australia come to the cinema and see Combat Wombat: Back 2 Back?

Because it’s really fabulously written and it’s beautifully made. Funny, moving, brilliant, family movie that’s perfect for the summer movie-watching season.

Ed Oxenbould

Peter Walkden & Ed Oxenbould – Photo Credit: John Cooper (Instagram: johncfilms)

When Combat Wombat first came out back in (2020) were you ever expecting to see a sequel?

No, oh my god, I mean you, you always think about it, you always go hopefully, but when that call came through, they’re doing a second one, it was like “Oh my god!’ It was so cool! And you’ve already done a lot of the groundwork, and I knew the whole team, and I love the whole team, and the idea of coming back to do more and get even sillier with it was so good.

What is it like playing a superhero character that will inspire younger audiences?

It’s a really odd feeling having an animation that had a very profound effect on me as a kid, and to think that one or two kids might like Sweetie as a character or find some kind of joy and empowerment in him pulls my heartstrings and it’s very lovely, it’s really sweet.

Regarding past films, you have done a lot of horror/Disney, etc, and when it comes to different genres, is there one you would like to, such as romantic comedy in Australia, etc?

Yeah, definitely a rom-com. I love a good rom-com, and I think we’re pretty shy of Aussie rom-coms as well. But I think what I’d want to do more than anything is essentially a live-action adaptation of Combat Wombat; I would love to do a real super-hero action film; you know I want to get in front of the green screen, and I want to be on wires and do all that!

Why should the people of Australia see Combat Wombat: Back 2 Back when it arrives in Australian Cinemas?

People should see Combat Wombat: Back 2 Back because it is a distinctly Aussie beautifully animated film, and we’re very deprived of that in a world of Pixar and big, over-bloated so-so kind of animation. Combat Wombat: Back 2 Back is made with heart and love, and you can see it in every frame of the movie.

Grant Denyer

Peter Walkden & Grant Denyer – Photo Credit: John Cooper (Instagram: johncfilms)

You played a Quokka in a previous animation film for Ricard- Daisy Quokka: World’s Scariest Animal– and now, apparently, you are a Quokka in this film. I’m curious to ask: are you playing the same character?

Yeah, a slightly amplified version of that character. So I was playing Dad Quokka in Daisy Quokka: World’s Scariest Animal and they seemed to like Dad Quokka so much that they wanted to write him into the next movie, which is Combat Wombat: Back 2 Back. He’s kind of dialled up to one hundred; he’s a late-night TV host who thinks he’s a big deal. He likes to think he’s a premium interviewer, but he’s too much of a nice guy, so not very good at it, but he’s a super hyperactive, high energy, high vibe kind of a dude, and it’s cool. I think I found my calling. I love this!

What’s it like being part of the Wombat family?

Well, I’ve been in television my whole life, and I’ve been lucky enough to do everything, but I’ve never been in a movie. I’ve never been in an animated movie, so when this came along, it’s like, oh my god, I’ve got children; they don’t think anything I do is cool; none of my television shows have appeared on their radar. But this finally came along; it’s like suddenly, Dad, you’re the greatest.

What’s it like to work with Ricard again and working with the cast?

When they first reached out, it was like an organization that was just kicking off trying to make a mark in animation, a small little Brisbane-based studio, and now they are prolific, this enormous studio that’s putting out, well, I think they’ve got like another three animated movies on the way so it’s incredible to see the success story. I didn’t expect the level of quality when I saw the final products. I thought I was involved in something small, and you know, like, not budget but just a nice small domestic size product, but this is proper Hollywood scale quality, and that’s blown me away, and I think that’s why these guys are shooting for the stars.

Elizabeth Cullen

Peter Walkden & Elizabeth Cullen – Photo Credit: John Cooper (Instagram: johncfilms)

Firstly, I would like to personally congratulate you on joining the Wombat Family; how does it feel to be part of the franchise?

Honestly, it’s such an immense pleasure playing Skylar and being part of this world. It’s something I’ve never experienced, and it was such a wonderful experience. I had the most amazing time.

What can you tell me about this new character Skylar? Is she a goodie or a baddie? What can you reveal?

Skylar seems like she might be a bad person on the outside, and she’s a bit spiky and a bit stubborn, but on the inside, she has a heart of gold, she cares about people around her, and she’s full of love, hope and passion. She’s also full of energy, and I see a lot of me in her, and I connect with the character. She’s such a good person and very artistic and very optimistic.

For clarification, is this the first time you’ve done voice work for an animation? If so, what was it like compared to working in short films and TV?

It is my first time doing this kind of thing. It was super exciting. I loved being in the booth was so free. I just wanted to try so many variations, just screaming and crying and laughing; with this character, it really felt like I could become her fully. And the fact that my facial expressions were used to inform the animation, which is such a wonderful concept, I’m so excited to see it.

Tell me what it was like working with the cast and the director, Ricard Cussó.

It was wonderful working with Ricard, and Tanya was fantastic in the booth. They were so helpful, and they gave me so much direction, and they let me play, which I think is one of the most important things, especially in that space, because of as many variations as possible. In terms of the rest of the cast, I haven’t actually met a lot of them until today, which is so interesting. And I feel it all going to come together so beautifully, and that’s the magic of it all.

You mentioned before that you were allowed to play. Are you referring to ab-libbing, etc, and just having a bit of fun?

Yes, absolutely. I got to ad-lib and also add a bit of my own spice into the character, which I loved; it was fantastic.

Having had this experience, would you love to do more voice work?

Absolutely, sign me right up. I had the most amazing time; it was so much fun. It’s really a freeing form of the craft. I would love to do heaps more if I can.

Were there any challenges you faced while making the film?

I suppose working solo is the hardest bit; I know it will come together, but not having someone to play off, apart from the Directors who were fantastic for that- they really did step in as characters themself, which was wonderful. Not having that collaborative environment was a little bit restricting at times, but I still like that it’s so freeing and other respects that you won’t be able to tell the difference.

1st November 2023
Written by Peter Walkden

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Léon (Jean Reno) is a professional ‘cleaner’ in New York and is actually a known hitman. When Léon receives a new contract to send a clear message to a drug dealer, he accomplishes the job without any issues despite the heavy guard numbers. Living alone in a small,...

I Heart Willie (2025)

When a pest exterminator (Craig Morgan) arrives at a property, he begins conducting various checks but stops when he is informed that he has come on the wrong day. While frustrated about his scheduling mistake, he suddenly hears loud noises that get his attention....

Peter Pan’s Neverland Nightmare (2025)

Welcome to a magical place called Neverland.  Neverland is a paradise that every child dreams of, where mermaids swim in the crystal-clear waters of the lagoon, boys shoot bows and arrows, and all play pirates aboard The Jolly Roger. It is a realm where fairies...

Severance (2006)

A group of staff members from Palisades Defence Corp is travelling by bus to a luxury retreat in Europe, where they will engage in various team-building exercises. In the team are Maggie (Laura Harris), Harris (Toby Stephens), Jill (Claudie Blakley), Billy (Babou...

Creep (2004)

In the underground sewers of London, two workers named Arthur (Ken Campbell) and George (Vas Blackwood) are conducting routine checks to ensure there are no blockages or issues. While navigating through the dark sewage, Arthur makes an unexpected discovery: an...

Metal Skin (1994)

Living in Altona, Melbourne, Australia, Joe (Aden Young) is a young man who enjoys racing his muscle car but struggles to succeed in his passion. He faces challenges in his racing life and personal life, particularly in forming meaningful relationships. At home, Joe...

Inside (2024)

Mel (Vincent Miller) is a young man who has just been transferred from a juvenile facility to an adult prison. Upon his arrival, he learns he will be sharing a cell with Mark Shepard (Cosmo Jarvis), who is in jail for ‘max’ (maximum time). Although it’s never directly...

The Lost Tiger (2024)

When a kangaroo family discovers a lost tiger, Red (Jimi Bani) and Kara (Nakkiah Lui), the parents are bewildered about how this baby tiger could have been left behind. With no information about its origin, they adopt the tiger and welcome him into their family as one...

Street Trash (2024)

From the get-go, the practical effects and their importance in this film are evident. When volunteer number 85, a homeless man, is injected with a substance, he suffers apparent symptoms, including feeling itchy and having a burning sensation. The burning sensation...

Interview: Joe Vaz / Street Trash (2024)

Walkden Entertainment (aka Peter Walkden) was extremely excited to chat with Joe Vaz, the actor from Street Trash (2024), which will be available on Digitial in Australia and New Zealand from February 19th, thanks to Lightbulb Film Distribution. Let's break the ice:...

Interview: Sean Cameron Michael / Street Trash (2024)

Walkden Entertainment (aka Peter Walkden) was honoured to chat with Sean Cameron Michael, the lead actor from Street Trash (2024), which will be available on Digitial in Australia and New Zealand from February 19th, thanks to Lightbulb Film Distribution. Let's break...

Interview: Ryan Kruger / Street Trash (2024)

Walkden Entertainment (aka Peter Walkden) was thrilled to chat with Ryan Kruger, the writer, director and supporting actor from Street Trash (2024), which will be available on Digitial in Australia and New Zealand from February 19th thanks to Lightbulb Film...

Grand Tour (2024)

Entering the Mandalay railway station dressed in a groom's suit, holding flowers and sipping a drink, Edward (Gonçalo Waddington) boards a train. Aboard, he spends the night dreaming while travelling to Rangoon, the capital of Burma. When Edward arrives at dawn in...

Presence (2024)

Chris (Chris Sullivan), Rebekah (Lucy Liu), Tyler (Eddy Maday), and Chloe (Callina Liang) have moved into an old but beautiful home. However, as they try to settle in, it becomes evident that each family member is grappling with their personal struggles. Chris is...

Year 10 (2024)

The world changed forever in just one single day. At first, the living ate the dead, but by Year 10, the living ate the living and turned to cannibalism. In the present day, survival is everything. The film opens with Jake (Toby Goodger) and his father (Duncan...

Flight Risk (2025)

Madolyn (Michelle Dockery) is a U.S. Marshal who has successfully captured a cooperative witness, Winston (Topher Grace), finding him hiding in an old hotel room. After his capture, Madolyn receives new instructions: she must escort Winston, now classified as a...

Dark Match (2024)

Miss Behave (Ayisha Issa), Joe Lean (Steven Ogg), Kate the Great (Sara Canning), Enigma Jones (Mo Adan), and Lazarus Smashley (Leo Fafard) all work together in a small wrestling crew. Despite the small size of their current team, they are determined to grow and...

You’re Cordially Invited (2025)

Jim (played by Will Ferrell) cherishes his only daughter, Jenni (portrayed by Geraldine Viswanathan), more than anything else. However, when Jenni visits Jim, she brings along her current boyfriend, Oliver (Stony Blyden), leading to an unexpected turn of events....

10 Lives (2024)

Rose (played by Simone Ashley) is driving recklessly while multitasking, completely focused on an important project relating to her passion for bees. When she rings Professor Craven (played by Bill Nighy) to discuss her current testing and progress, a sweet, tiny, and...

Companion (2025)

One day, Iris (Sophie Thatcher) is grocery shopping when an in-store accident occurs, allowing her to meet a fellow customer, Josh (Jack Quaid). The moment their eyes meet, an inexplicable connection forms between them, and they instantly seem to share a romantic and...

AMP House Massacre (2024)

Two years ago, Mario Stillwell (Dallas Hart) achieved an incredible milestone: he became the biggest YouTube star in the world by consistently posting captivating content and creating music that resonated with audiences. As his career progressed, he launched a new...

Capricorn One (1977)

Three astronauts—Charles Brubaker(James Brolin), John (O.J. Simpson), and Peter (Sam Waterston)—are suited up and on board a large space rocket, Capricorn One, destined for Mars. However, moments before take-off, the hatch of their rocket opens unexpectedly, and the...

Nightcrawler (2014)

Louis (played by Jake Gyllenhaal) is a persistent and pushy thief and scam artist who will do whatever it takes to get what he wants. Surviving by stealing various items and selling them for cash, he scavenges anything, including manhole covers and metal fencing,...

The Chain Reaction (1980)

Out in rural Australia, an earthquake occurs, resulting in disastrous consequences at the Western Atomic Long-Term Dumping Organization (WALDO), which stores nuclear waste. One worker, Heinrich (Ross Thompson), is on duty when a severe leak develops. Rising to the...

Field of Dreams (1989)

Ray, played by Kevin Costner, is happily married to Annie, portrayed by Amy Madigan, and they have a daughter named Karin, played by Gaby Hoffmann. To help us understand Ray, we are shown a montage of photos with a narration, giving us insight into his upbringing and...

American Dreamer (2022)

Phil (Peter Dinklage) is a professor of economics. Like many, he wants to settle down and purchase a beautiful home; however, achieving the ‘American Dream’ is not so simple these days. Writing a book or even getting a parking permit at work seems nearly impossible....

George A. Romero’s Resident Evil (2025)

If you are familiar with horror films, you’ll know George A. Romero. He was an exceptional film director, actor, writer, executive producer, editor, and skilled cinematographer. Most importantly, George A. Romero expertly utilised a groundbreaking concept in several...

Dragonkeeper (2024)

Long ago, when necromancers waged war against all living beings, the Chinese Empire allied with the dragons. A sacred bond was created between the dragons and a select few individuals with pure hearts. However, as the ashes of victory settled, people became jealous of...

Monster Summer (2024)

In 1997, on an island, Noah (Mason Thames) is a young teenager with big dreams for the upcoming summer season. While he hopes to spend time with his close friends and play baseball, he also aspires to become a journalist, just like his father once was. Working in a...

Open Your Eyes (1997)

César (Eduardo Noriega) is a young, handsome man who enjoys success, primarily due to his good health and the wealth his parents left him after a tragic incident. However, César prefers to keep things casual when it comes to love. He is known for engaging in numerous...

Eyes Without a Face (1960) 

The film opens with a mysterious crime. A woman drives her car at night and pulls over to the side of the road, where she dumps a dead body—possibly that of another woman—into a lake. Shortly after this opening scene, we are introduced to Dr. Génessier (Pierre...

Boiling Point (1993)

After finally being released from prison, Red (Dennis Hopper) is eager to start fresh. However, he quickly returns to his old ways as a scam artist and criminal, planning to make large sums of money through deals that he believes will set him up for life. Red is...

The Strangers: Chapter 1 (2024)

Out in the woods, a terrified man runs, trying to escape an unknown threat. After a terrible fall, he encounters three mysterious strangers, all wearing masks that resemble a father, mother, and daughter—collectively known as "The Strangers." Unfortunately, things do...

Freelance (2024)

Katie (Nicole Pastor) is a freelance film editor in Melbourne, Australia. Struggling financially, she finds it hard to afford rent, a meal, or luxuries like a white latte. The main problem is that while Katie works freelance, the work is not always consistent, and the...

Terrifier 3 (2024)

Despite being beheaded by Sienna (Lauren LaVera) in Terrifier 2, Art the Clown (David Howard Thornton) is back. Victoria Heyes (Samantha Scaffidi) is in an asylum and is the only survivor of the Mile Country Massacre, events that took place during Terrifier (2016)....

Terrifier 2 (2022)

Continuing right after the previous film, Art the Clown (David Howard Thornton) has supernaturally risen back from the dead. After brutally murdering the staff member at the mortuary, Art steals various medicine supplies along with other bits that may come in hand to...

Terrifier (2016)

When the TV switches on and comes to life, an interview with the sole survivor of the Mile Country Massacre, which occurred a year prior, is being shown. While the survivor is unrecognisable, she mentions a man named Art the Clown. Following the massacre, it was...

The Blair Witch Project (1999)

The film begins with text on the screen stating that in October 1994, three student filmmakers disappeared in the woods of Burkesville, Maryland, while shooting a documentary. A year later, their footage was discovered. What viewers are about to see is, in fact, that...

Horizon: An American Saga – Chapter 1 (2024)

Prepare to experience the West like never before. This film takes viewers on a fifteen-year journey exploring the continued development of America following the Civil War. The opening scene immerses the audience in the struggle to develop a small town called...

Latency (2024)

Hana (Sasha Luss) is a skilled professional gamer, making her the perfect candidate to test upcoming games and provide feedback to creators so they can succeed and profit. However, Hana has acute agoraphobia, which means she has no interest in leaving her home. One...

Top Rated Films of 2024

Well, it's that time of year when we select our top-rated films for the year, and 2024 was another great year for cinema. Here, I've published a list of personal favourites and, once again, my top ten titles, including my pick for film of the year. Trust me when I say...

Sonic the Hedgehog 3 (2024)

In a secret location is an imprisoned hedgehog named Shadow (voiced by Keanu Reeves). Shadow has been locked away for fifty years, but unexpectedly and mysteriously, his capsule unlocks, allowing him to regain his freedom. Despite the best efforts of armed guards to...

Nosferatu (2024)

When she was just a young girl, something strange, terrifying, and highly unexplainable happened to Ellen (Lily-Rose Depp). Now, in Germany in 1838, she feels haunted by an unknown presence. Recently married to Thomas Hutter (Nicholas Hoult), Ellen hopes for a...

Paddington in Peru (2024)

Since our last encounter with Paddington (voiced by Ben Whishaw), much has changed for the Brown family. Some time has passed, and both Brown children have grown significantly, meaning the family hasn’t spent much time together recently. One day, Paddington receives a...

Anora (2024)

Set in Brooklyn, the story follows a young woman named Ani, also known as Anora, played by Mikey Madison. Anora works at a club dancing and stripping for money, along with being a sex worker on the side. One evening at the club, a customer is looking for someone who...

Timecrimes (2007)

Héctor (Karra Elejalde) is having a terrible day. After grocery shopping, he returns to his beautiful home in the countryside, only to discover that his car boot wasn’t closed correctly. As a result, he has lost a significant portion of his groceries. Upon arriving...

The 13th Floor (1988)

Late at night, a businessman named Robert Thompson (Tony Blackett) conducts a private meeting at his construction site. He instructs his daughter, Heather (Kylie Clare), to stay in the car while he attends the meeting. However, instead of waiting for her father to...

Coda (1987)

In a large apartment building, a woman named Anna (Vivienne Graves) is brutally attacked and thrown out of a window, crashing to the ground below. Shortly after Anna is thrown, a mysterious man approaches her body and discovers a strange key in her hand, which he then...

Desolation Angels (1982)

The film begins with a mysterious man altering a bank cheque, explicitly changing the amount that can be withdrawn. Shortly after, we hear a narration from an enigmatic woman. Her words reveal that something horrifying once occurred, preventing her from ever returning...

You Were Never Really Here (2017)

Joe (Joaquin Phoenix) is a man you hire to track down missing persons. He is a skilled former soldier haunted by the traumas of his dark past. When working, Joe moves confidently and has no qualms about using violence to accomplish his tasks. However, after completing...

Dollman vs. Demonic Toys (1993)

Officer Judith (Tracy Scoggins) returns! After surviving a terrifying battle against the demonic toys, Judith is determined to investigate further to ensure that the evil toys never return to wreak havoc on Earth. However, when she begins to suspect that the toys have...

Demonic Toys (1992)

Judith (Tracy Scoggins) is a police officer on a stakeout with her partner, Matt (Jeff Celentano). During their time in the car, it becomes evident that Judith and Matt are also in a romantic relationship. While they sit together, Judith shares that she has been...

Dollman (1991)

Ten thousand light-years from Earth lies a planet known as Arturos. There, a dangerous criminal is on the run and enters a local laundromat, taking thirteen people, including women and children, hostage. To prevent a bloodbath and support the mayor's upcoming...

Interview: Jason Trost / The Waves of Madness (2024)

Walkden Entertainment (aka Peter Walkden) was excited to chat with Jason Trost, the writer, director and lead actor from The Waves of Madness (2025), which will be available in 2025 in Australia and New Zealand thanks to Umbrella Entertainment. Let’s break the ice....

The Waves of Madness (2024)

The luxurious cruise ship, the Elder of the Seas, is sailing the oceans, filled with passengers socialising and revelling while travelling worldwide for sixty days. Initially, everyone seems to be having a wonderful time, enjoying fine dining, partying, and drinking....

The Dead Don’t Hurt (2024)

Set in the 1860s in Elk Flats, Nevada, the story follows Holger (Viggo Mortensen), who lives in a quiet, dusty home near the mountains. Although his house is quite plain, he enjoys a peaceful lifestyle and prefers to keep to himself. While venturing outside the...

The Naked Jungle (1954)

Venturing deep into South America to meet her new husband, Joanna Leiningen (Eleanor Parker) does not find her new husband as eager to meet her as she thought he would be. Christopher Leiningen (Charlton Heston), married to Joanna by proxy, is suspicious of her, and...