Shrek is set to get new sons in chapter 5!
Yes, you read that right! Marcello Hernandez and Skyler Gisondo have been roped in to play Fergus and Farkle, the sons of Shrek and Fiona, in “Shrek 5”.
Hernandez is best known for his work on “Saturday Night Live”. The actor has also appeared in “Happy Gilmore 2” and is set to star in the upcoming comedy, “72 Hours”.
Gisondo played Jimmy Olsen in “Superman” and also had supporting roles in “Licorice Pizza” and “Booksmart”.
According to reports, Universal Pictures will release DreamWorks Animation's “Shrek 5” on June 30, 2027.
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The franchise's voice cast of Mike Myers, Eddie Murphy and Cameron Diaz are set to reprise their roles as Shrek, Donkey and Fiona. Zendaya is also joining the ogre fun as Shrek and Fiona's daughter, Felicia.
“Shrek 5” will be directed by Conrad Vernon and Walt Dohrn. Vernon's directing credits include “Shrek 2” and “Madagascar 2”, and he is also the voice of Gingerbread Man (aka Gingy).
Dohrn worked on the second and third “Shrek” films as a writer and artist, and as head of story on the fourth film. Dohrn also voiced Rumpelstiltskin.
The film will be produced by Gina Shay, who produced "Shrek Forever After," and by Meledandri. "Shrek 5" will be co-directed by Brad Ableson.
The four “Shrek” films have earned more than 2.9 billion USD worldwide, as well as inspired a Broadway musical, an immersive tourist destination in London, a spin-off series involving “Puss in Boots”, as well as events and attractions across Universal Studios parks.
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