Marcello Hernández and Skyler Gisondo are heading to the land of Far Far Away.
The two actors are set to join the cast of “Shrek 5” as Shrek and Fiona’s sons, Fergus and Farkle. Hernández is best known for his work on “SNL.” He also appeared in “Happy Gilmore 2” and is set to star in the upcoming comedy, “72 Hours.” Gisondo played Jimmy Olsen in last summer’s “Superman” and also had supporting roles in “Licorice Pizza” and “Booksmart.”
Universal Pictures will release DreamWorks Animation’s “Shrek 5” on June 30, 2027. The franchise’s vocal 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. Rebooting “Shrek” has been a priority for the studio and for Chris Meledandri, the head of Illumination and the man behind the “Despicable Me” and “Minions” franchise,” as well as “The Super Mario Bros. Movie.”
“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 Rumpelstilskin.
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 (“Minions: The Rise of Gru”).
The four “Shrek” films have earned more than $2.9 billion 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.
Hernández is represented by CAA, LBI Entertainment and Patti Felkner. Gisondo is represented by UTA, Untitled Entertainment and Jackoway Tyerman.
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