Chris Pine (Into the Woods, Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Amongst Thieves) formally kicked off his reign at the moment as King Magnifico in Walt Disney Animation Studios’ all-new musical-comedy Want, opening in U.S. theaters on November 22.
Becoming a member of Academy Award-winning actress Ariana DeBose, who voices a younger girl named Asha within the movie, Pine lends his voice to the ruler of Rosas, a magical kingdom the place needs actually do come true.
“As probably the most highly effective individual within the kingdom, King Magnifico wanted to be performed by somebody who might give all of the attraction, cleverness and charisma to this magnanimous character, and Chris is superbly bringing all of that after which some,” stated Jennifer Lee, Want govt producer and one of many writers for the movie.
Tony Chambers, EVP and head of theatrical distribution for The Walt Disney Studios, revealed the casting coup at CinemaCon 2023 this morning, highlighting that Want continues Disney Animation’s custom of bringing epic tales to the large display screen for households to expertise collectively over the Thanksgiving vacation and past. The movie additionally helps mark the end result of Disney100, a yearlong celebration honoring the legacy of Walt Disney whereas persevering with to push the boundaries of storytelling and innovation for the subsequent 100 years.
Synopsis: Want introduces Asha, a sharp-witted idealist who makes a want so highly effective that it’s answered by a cosmic drive — somewhat ball of boundless vitality referred to as Star. Collectively, Asha and Star got down to show that when the need of 1 brave human connects with the magic of the celebrities, wondrous issues can occur.
Additionally that includes the voice of Alan Tudyk as Asha’s favourite goat, Valentino.
The movie is helmed by Oscar-winning director Chris Buck (Frozen, Frozen II) and Fawn Veerasunthorn (Raya and the Final Dragon), produced by Peter Del Vecho (Frozen, Frozen II) and co-produced by Juan Pablo Reyes (Encanto). Jennifer Lee (Frozen, Frozen II) govt produces — Lee and Allison Moore (Evening Sky, Manhunt) are writers on the challenge. With unique songs by Grammy-nominated singer/songwriter Julia Michaels and Grammy-winning producer/songwriter/musician Benjamin Rice, plus rating by composer Dave Metzger.
