The fifth version of “Shrek” returns to the big screen

He wants to repeat the cast of the original 2001 film.

“Shrek” will have a fifth part and hopes to reunite in that new film the main cast that gave voice to the characters of the original 2001 film, producer Chris Meledandri indicated this Tuesday, who confirmed that DreamWorks is already working on that project.

«We hope the cast returns. The conversations are starting now and everything indicates that the actors are enthusiastic about the idea of ​​returning,” he said in an interview with the specialized media Variety.

At the beginning of the century, comedian Mike Myers gave voice to Shrek, the green ogre who against his will is forced to rescue Princess Fiona, played by Cameron Diaz, while he is accompanied by an annoying and talkative donkey, whom he gave life to. Eddie Murphy.

The success of the film that mixed the most iconic fairy tale characters was such that it had four more films and a Christmas special.

Their legacy continues and although the actors have not signed any agreement, the chances of having the original voices in the film are high. An example of this was when Murphy responded in January to the Canadian media Etalk that he “would accept in two seconds” to be part of the fifth installment.

The “The Nutty Professor” actor even wants his character to have his own movie, just as happened with the role of Puss in Boots, who first appeared in “Shrek 2” (2004), with the voice of Antonio Banderas, and who later starred in “Puss in Boots” (2011) and “Puss in Boots: The last wish” (2022).

The Ogre Saga, one of DreamWorks’ first projects, became a tremendous critical and audience success upon its debut. That first film won the Oscar for best animated film and grossed more than $488.4 million at the box office around the world.

“Shrek” was a catalyst for DreamWorks, which over the last decade has grown to become a benchmark in the animation sector with projects such as “Madagascar”, “Kung Fu Panda” or “Trollhunters: Tales of Arcadia” .

EFE

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