The cast of Shrek 5 will include Skyler Gisondo, best known as Jimmy Olsen in this year’s Superman, as one of the ogre’s two sons, Fergus and Farkle.
SNL and Happy Gilmore 2 actor Marcello Hernández will play the other male offspring of Shrek and Fiona, Variety has reported. Previously, DreamWorks Animation confirmed Spider-Man star Zendaya would voice the third of Shrek’s triplets, Felicia.
Shrek and Fiona’s trio of ogre babies first featured in 2007’s Shrek The Third, and reappeared in minor roles within 2010’s Shrek Forever After — once intended as the final movie in the series. But now, DreamWorks is keen on reviving its hugely-successful franchise, and clearly has plans to establish Shrek’s kids as more of their own characters.
Shrek 2 and Madagascar 2 director Conrad Vernon is helming the new film, alongside Walt Dohrn, a writer on all of the seris’ sequels. Its producers include Shrek Forever After’s Gina Shay, as well as Illumination boss Chris Meledandri, known for helping Nintendo to success with its Super Mario Bros. Movie.
It’s easy to see why DreamWorks and Universal Pictures are keen for a Shrek revival. The franchise’s first four Shrek films collectively earned $2.9 billion, and spawned a series of spin-offs, including two Puss in Boots movies, a Broadway musical and more.
When Shrek 5 arrives, more than 17 years will have passed since the launch of the series’ preceeding film. A first-look trailer, above, previously revealed Zendaya’s character cringing as she looked at images of her dad put through an AI-style filter on his magic mirror.
Details of Shrek 5’s story remain under wraps, though Mike Myers, Eddie Murphy and Cameron Diaz are all set to return for the new movie, as Shrek, Fiona and Donkey, respectively.
The movie is currently set to arrive in theaters on June 30, 2027.
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