Disney Pixar’sCars 3reveals key voice cast and characters, featuring award-winning stars. Following are the newcomers andCars franchiseveterans who join the previously announced voice talent and charactersOwen Wilsonas world champion racer Lightning McQueen,Cristela Alonzoas unconventional trainer Cruz Ramirez, andArmie Hammeras sleek next-gen racer Jackson Storm. The studio has revealed a new poster, along with photos of these three new characters, voiced byKerry Washington,Nathan FillionandLea DeLaria.
Kerry Washington(ABC’sScandal, HBO’sConfirmation) lends her voice to Natalie Certain, a highly respected statistical analyst who knows her numbers. Book-smart and mathematically gifted, Certain may earn top marks in her ability to evaluate aracer’s stats, but she could be underestimating the importance of determination.Nathan Fillion(ABC’sCastle, ABC’sModern Family) voices Sterling, a brilliant businesscar who runs Rust-eze Racing Center, one of the most successful elite training facilities in the country. The always dapper Sterling comes across as unassuming and laid back, but business is business, and Sterling is driven to ensure all of his investments pay off.
The final new casting addition isLea DeLaria(Netflix’sOrange is the New Black), who provides the voice of Miss Fritter, a local legend at the Thunder Hollow Speedway demolition derby. Fritter’s formidable school-bus size is intimidating, but it’s her smoke stacks of doom, razor-sharp stop sign and crazy collection of her victims' license plates that usually steers her opponents in the other direction. According to directorBrian Fee, the roster includes both new and returning characters. Here’s what the filmmaker had to say below in his statement about theDisneysequel.
“We’re introducing some fun and really appealing characters inCars 3, so we really wanted to find the right voices to help us breathe life into them. We hit a homerun with this group; I couldn’t be happier.”
Three-time Formula One world championLewis Hamiltonwas called on to voice Hamilton, a fully loaded, built-in voice command assistant to high-tech trainerCruz Ramirez. When Lightning McQueen takes his training off road, Cruz enlists Hamilton’s help to keep the struggling racer on track.Cars 3also welcomes the gang from Radiator Springs back to the big screen, including Lightning McQueen’s best buddy Mater (voice ofLarry the Cable Guy), and #95’s No. 1 fan Sally (voice ofBonnie Hunt). Friends supporting their hometown hero include Fillmore (voice of Lloyd Sherr), Sarge (voice ofPaul Dooley), Lizzie (voice ofKatherine Helmond), Ramon (voice ofCheech Marin), Sheriff (voice ofMichael Wallis) and Flo (voice ofJenifer Lewis).
Loyal transporter Mack (voice ofJohn Ratzenberger), big-hearted Italian Fiat 500 Luigi (voice ofTony Shalhoub) and charming little Italian forklift Guido (voice ofGuido Quaroni) continue to supportLightning McQueen’s racing endeavors. World-renowned sports announcer Bob Cutlass (voice ofBob Costas) is still calling the races, and Chick Hicks (voice ofBob Peterson) is back-this time as a commentator on the Racing Sports Network. The lovable duo Dusty (voice ofRay Magliozzi) and Rusty (voice ofTom Magliozzi) return as Rust-eze’s chief proprietors-though they have big things in store for Lightning McQueen.
Blindsided by a new generation of blazing-fast racers, the legendary Lightning McQueen (voice ofOwen Wilson) is suddenly pushed out of the sport he loves. To get back in the game, he will need the help of an eager young race technician, Cruz Ramirez (voice ofCristela Alonzo), with her own plan to win, plus inspiration from the late Fabulous Hudson Hornet and a few unexpected turns. Proving that #95 isn’t through yet will test the heart of a champion on Piston Cup Racing’s biggest stage! Directed byBrian Fee(storyboard artistCars,Cars 2), produced byKevin Reher(A Bug’s Life,La Lunashort) and co-produced byAndrea Warren(LAVAshort), Cars 3 cruises into theaters on June 18, 2025. Take a look at the poster and new character photos forCars 3below.
