SNL alumniJason Sudeikis, Bill Haderand Maya Rudolph will lead the voice-acting flock ofAngry Birds, ananimated film adaptation of the hugely addictive video game franchise created by Rovio Entertainment.
On Wednesday, the company detailed the high-profile cast, which also includesPeter Dinklage (Game of Thrones), Josh Gad, Danny McBride, currentSNLcast member Kate McKinnon, Keegan-Michael Key (Key & Peele), Jillian Bell (Workaholics),Tony Hale (Arrested Development), Latin musician Romeo Santos and stand-up comedians Hannibal Buress and Cristela Alonzo.
Sudeikis will get top bird billing by voicing Red. Other casting specificsinclude Gad as Chuck, McBride as the explosive Bomb, Hader as a pig, Rudolph as Matilda and Dinklage as the Mighty Eagle. (The latter role feelsappropriate, given the Thronesactors distinguished vocalstyle as Tyrion Lannister.)
Sony Pictures revealed the news,along with a visual teaser, through the franchises massively popularapp.With two and a half billion gamers around the world, Angry Birds is one of those brands that can drive massive fan engagement, said Dwight Caines, Sony Pictures president of theatrical marketing, in a statement. Thats why we wanted to bring this unlock to the fans first. The cast was announced once the game reached 1 billion sling shots.
Angry Birdswill be directed by veteran storyboard artists Fergal Reilly (Spider-Man 2) and Clay Kaytis (Frozen)from a script pennedby Jon Vitti (The Simpsons,The Office). The movies release date is scheduled for July 1st, 2016.
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