DreamWorks casts SNL and Superman stars in Shrek 5 as Fergus and Farkle By Maria
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DreamWorks Animation has announced the voice actors for Shrek and Fiona’s children for Shrek 5. Marcello Hernández, from The film hits theaters on June 30, 2027.
Mike Myers, Eddie Murphy, and Cameron Diaz return as Shrek, Burro, and Fiona. Zendaya had already been confirmed as Felicia, completing the trio of children of the ogre couple. The news was revealed in the production’s official teaser trailer.
The triplets were introduced at the end of Shrek Terceiro (2007) and appeared as babies in Shrek Para Sempre (2010). No new film, the children appear grown up, promising new family dynamics.
Stellar cast gains young reinforcements
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Skyler Gisondo, 28 years old, has experience in animation and live-action. Além from Jimmy Olsen in Superman (2025), he voiced in Haunted Hotel and acts in Focker In-Law with
- Hernández: Especialista in television comedy and cinema
- Gisondo: Versatilidade between superheroes and animation
- Zendaya: global Estrela already confirmed as Felicia
Chronology of the ogre family
Shrek’s family has evolved over the course of five main films. The triplets were born at the end of the third film, resolving the succession crisis in Tão Tão Distante.
In Shrek Para Sempre, babies appear in familiar scenes. The absence of the children in Puss in Boot: O Último Pedido (2022) generated speculation about their return.
The teaser for Shrek 5 shows Felicia as a young adult. Fergus and Farkle follow the same age pattern.
The production maintains the tradition of stellar casts. Cada film brought strong voices from Hollywood.
Connections to recent spin-offs
Puss in Boot: Último Pedido revitalized the franchise in 2022. The success of Puss in Boots raised expectations for Shrek 5.
- Box office: US$485 million worldwide
- Reviews: 91% approval on Rotten Tomatoes
- Indications: Oscar of Melhor Animação
Directors Chris Miller and Raman Hui return to production. The narrative connection between the films remains speculative.
Highlights of the new voice actors
Skyler Gisondo gained prominence with Booksmart (2019). Sua participation in the DC universe raises its profile for family animations.
Marcello Hernández represents a new generation of Latin comedians. Sua comic energy promises to fit the franchise’s characteristic humor.
The choice reflects DreamWorks’ strategy. Estúdios seek actors with multiplatform appeal.
Expectations for 2027
Shrek 5 marks 17 years after Shrek Para Sempre. The franchise accumulates US$3.5 billion in global box office.
Production takes place at Glendale, Califórnia. Animação uses advanced rendering technologies.
Fans await the return of classic characters. Lorde Farquaad and Pinóquio may reappear.
