Allison Janney, Jeff Bridges and Jesse Eisenberg will lead the voice cast of “Minions & Monsters,” the latest “Despicable Me” spinoff.
They’ll be joined on the call sheet by Christoph Waltz, Zoey Deutch, Bobby Moynihan and “South Park” co-creator Trey Parker.
A prequel to 2010’s “Despicable Me” and sequel to 2022’s “Minions: The Rise of Gru,” the newest adventure is set in the world of 1920s Hollywood as the beloved, highlighter yellow underlings work to find the lead of their monster movie. Described as “rambunctious, ridiculous and totally true,” the story follows how the Minions conquered the entertainment industry and became movie stars … only to lose everything and unleash monsters onto the world before (as everyone knows) they banded together to save the planet from their mayhem.
Universal and Illumination’s third “Minions” movie will be directed by Pierre Coffin, who helmed the first three “Despicable Me” films and first “Minions” installment. He also provides the voice of the Minions.
“The Minions have always had a wonderfully subversive spirit and ‘Minions & Monsters’ delivers a full dose of irreverence and comedic mayhem,” said Illumination founder Chris Meledandri. “Pierre and his Illumination team have brought a level of artistry to the film that has thrilled me all throughout production. The voice cast is filled with exceptional talent. The film’s story is unexpected and delightful, and perhaps the most lovely surprise is how ‘Minions & Monsters’ serves to honor cinema, its origins, and the comedians who are the original inspiration for these adorable little guys.”
“Minions & Monsters” is slated to hit theaters on July 1. The film follows the blockbuster success of 2024’s “Despicable Me 4,” which earned $972 million globally. Over 15 years, the franchise has generated over $5.6 billion at the worldwide box office to stand as the highest-grossing animated series.
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