The Minions are back again, and this time the small yellow creatures are taking their future boss Gru on a new adventure set before the events of Despicable Me. This animated film is not just a sequel to the beloved Minions but also serves as a prequel to the Despicable Me series. Fans of the franchise can expect a delightful exploration of how Gru became the villain we know and love, all while being joined by his loyal Minions.
In this exciting story, both Steve Carell and Pierre Coffin return to their iconic roles, bringing the characters of Gru and the Minions to life once more. With an A-list cast joining them, the film is set to be a blockbuster hit. The story charts Gru's quest to join a notorious group known as the Vicious 6, which promises plenty of hilarious antics along the way.
The film not only revisits familiar characters but also introduces new ones that will surely capture the hearts of audiences. With the release date fast approaching on July 1, fans are eagerly anticipating the return of their favorite yellow mischief-makers. Get ready for laughter, adventure, and a nostalgic trip back into the world of Minions: The Rise of Gru!
What You Will Learn
- The plot of Minions: The Rise of Gru and its connection to the Despicable Me franchise.
- The impressive voice cast returning for the film, including Steve Carell and Pierre Coffin.
- Details about new characters and the Vicious 6, the group Gru aspires to join.
- Release date and what fans can expect from this animated adventure.
Minions: The Rise of Gru Voice Cast: All the Stars Joining Steve Carell
As previously mentioned, Carell and Coffin reprise their roles as Gru and the Minions, respectively, with the latter voicing quartet Kevin, Stuart, Bob and Otto in particular—but they’re not the only actors returning to the franchise.
Russell Brand reprises his role as Dr. Nefario, Gru's future partner in crime, in the Minions sequel, while the iconic Julie Andrews has also come back to voice the villain's mother Marlena once more.
Steve Coogan, who has voiced several characters in the Despicable Me franchise, also returns to voice Silas Ramsbottom, the director of the Anti-Villain League who appeared in the franchise's second film.
The Vicious 6 are voiced by a number of iconic stars, with Michelle Yeoh playing member Master Chow, Jean-Claude Van Damme voicing the aptly named Jean Clawed, Dolph Lundgren lending his voice to Svengeance, and Taraji P. Henson voicing the group's new leader Belle Bottom.
The villainous team is completed by Danny Trejo as Stronghold, Lucy Lawless as Nunchuck, and Alan Arkin as the Vicious 6's former leader Wild Knuckles.
Other notable actors voicing characters in the kids film include comedians Will Arnett and Jimmy O. Yang, and Futurama star John DiMaggio.
Here is the Full Voice Cast for Minions: The Rise of Gru:
- Steve Carell as Gru
- Pierre Coffin as Kevin, Stuart, Bob, Otto, and the rest of the Minions
- Taraji P. Henson as Belle Bottom
- Michelle Yeoh as Master Chow
- Jean-Claude Van Damme as Jean Clawed
- Lucy Lawless as Nunchuck
- Dolph Lundgren as Svengeance
- Danny Trejo as Stronghold
- Russell Brand as Dr. Nefario
- Julie Andrews as Marlena Gru
- Alan Arkin as Wild Knuckles
- RZA as Biker
- Jimmy O. Yang as Henchman #1
- Kevin Michael Richardson as Henchman #2
- John DiMaggio as Henchman #3
- Michael Beattie as VNC Announcer and Guru Rick
- Will Arnett as Mr. Perkins
- Steve Coogan as Silas Ramsbottom
- Colette Whitaker as Gru's Teacher
- Raymond S. Persi as Birthday Kid
Minions: The Rise of Gru will be released in theaters on Friday, July 1.
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