There’s an all-new ogre in the upcoming iteration of the beloved Shrek franchise.
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Universal Pictures shared a new teaser on Thursday, Feb. 27, which confirms Zendaya is joining the voice cast of Shrek 5. So far, the Spider-Man: No Way Home star is the only new addition to the cast, which also includes returning stars Mike Myers, Cameron Diaz and Eddie Murphy.
“Far, Far Away’s finest are coming,” the studio wrote in their caption to the video on Instagram.
The short clip features Donkey asking the magic mirror who the fairest of them all is, all while Shrek, Fiona, and Zendaya’s new character–revealed to be their daughter–watch on. Pinocchio also makes an appearance to tell a lie that causes his nose to grow.
While this role might come as a surprise to fans, it seems like it’s been a long time coming for Zendaya, who has been a vocal fan of Shrek over the years.
Back in 2017, the Emmy-winner tweeted, “I watch Shrek too often in my adulthood.” Following news of her casting, the official account for Shrek shared that post and wrote, “This aged well.”
The first Shrek film hit theaters in 2001, going on to win an Oscar for Best Animated Film. They were followed by Shrek 2 in 2004, Shrek the Third in 2007, and Shrek Forever After in 2010. While it’s been 15 years since fans have seen the main series in theaters, Antonio Banderas’ character got two spinoffs: 2011’s Puss in Boots and 2022’s Puss in Boots: The Last Wish. Shrek 5 is set to hit theaters Dec. 23, 2026.
As for Zendaya, she is one of the most sought-after stars of today, with her upcoming schedule including Dune: Messiah, the fourth Spider-Man movie and season three of Euphoria, which she was recently spotted filming in Los Angeles. Last year, she starred in Challengers and Dune: Part Two, both of which were a huge departure from her time as a Disney Channel star. Now, she’s adding animation to the mix, her first since voicing the infamous Lola Bunny in Space Jam: A New Legacy back in 2021.
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