Sony Pictures has already released twoSmurfs: The Lost Village trailers, but as we get closer to the April 7 release, there is one character who hasn’t been seen until now. Sony Pictures Animation debuted a new photo that offers our first look at SmurfWillow, voiced by the iconicJulia Roberts. There haven’t been any details about this character released quite yet, but this photo shows SmurfWillow alongside Papa Smurf, voiced byMandy Patinkin.
This photo fromPeopleshows SmurfWillow is wearing the same type of red hat as Papa Smurf, although nothing else has been revealed about any sort of connection between these two characters. People did catch up withJulia Roberts, though, who offered a brief statement about why she wanted to join the voice cast of thisanimated adventure. Here’s whatJulia Robertshad to say about her role inSmurfs: The Lost Village.
“Smurfsare such a fun part of our animated culture. They were popular when I was a child and they were popular when my kids were little. It’s fun to be part of such a sweet group that continues to entertain young people.”
Previously-announced cast members includeDemi Lovatoas Smurfette,Rainn Wilsonas Gargamel,Joe Manganielloas Hefty Smurf,Jack McBrayeras Clumsy Smurf andDanny Pudias Brainy Smurf. Sony Pictures Animation also announced even more new cast members today, such asMichelle Rodriguezas SmurfStorm,Ellie Kemperas SmurfBlossom andAriel Winteras SmurfLily, who are all residents of the title’s Lost Village along withJulia RobertsSmurfWillow. Special voice cameos includeGordon Ramsayas Baker,Gabriel Iglesiasas Jokey,Tituss Burgessas Vanity,Jeff Dunhamas Farmer,Jake Johnsonas Grouchy and directorKelly Asburyas Nosey.
With two and a half months left untilSmurfs: The Lost Villagehits theaters, it remains to be seen when the rest of the voice cast will be announced for this animated adventure, which marks a return to the franchise’s animated roots. The last two movies, 2011’sThe Smurfsand 2013’sThe Smurfs 2, were both live-action/CGI hybrids, starringNeil Patrick HarrisandJayma Maysas a live-action couple who helped the Smurfs, andHank Azariaas the live-action Gargamel. Here’s what directorKelly Asburyhad to say about working withJulia Roberts.
“I am thrilled withJulia Robertsperformance inSmurfs: The Lost Village. {Julia{ brings to the role a sense of honesty and depth, thus helping to create truth to the reality of the entire story. It was a blast working with Julia, whose real-life generous, good-natured spirit translates beautifully in giving voice to this new, mysterious character.”
In this fully animated, all-new take on the Smurfs, a mysterious map setsSmurfetteand her best friends Brainy, Clumsy and Hefty on an exciting and thrilling race through the Forbidden Forest filled with magical creatures to find a mysterious lost village before the evil wizard Gargamel does. Embarking on a rollercoaster journey full of action and danger, the Smurfs are on a course that leads to the discovery of the biggest secret in Smurf history! It’s possible that the new character SmurfWillow is part of this huge Smurf secret, and now that we’ve gotten our first look at SmurfWillow, perhaps we’ll get to see footage of this character in the next trailer.Kelly Asbury(Shrek the Third,Gnomeo and Juliet) directs from a script byStacey Harman(The Goldbergs) andPamela Ribon(Moana).Smurfs: The Lost Villagewill hit theaters on April 7, going up againstGoing in Style,Sleight,WonderandThe Case for Christ. Take a look at this new SmurfWillow image fromSmurfs: The Lost Village, along with new posters and more photos that were unveiled during a Sony Pictures Animation presentation earlier today.
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