Voice Actors News

Inside the Voice Cast of DreamWorks’ Forgotten Island

Colorful animated adventurers and a friendly creature exploring a lush tropical island with waterfalls and mountains, representing the voice cast of Forgotten Island.

DreamWorks Animation’s Forgotten Island is now playing in theaters, introducing audiences to a fantasy adventure filled with creatures drawn from Filipino mythology and an ensemble voice cast that includes H.E.R., Liza Soberano, Dave Franco, Jenny Slate, Manny Jacinto, Lea Salonga, Dolly de Leon, Jo Koy and Ronny Chieng. Directed by Joel Crawford and Januel Mercado, […]

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President Curtis Gives Keith David the Lead and Jim Rash a Different Voice

August 15, 2026 by Virginia Welch

Keith David spent years turning President Andre Curtis into one of the most memorable recurring characters in Rick and Morty. Now, the fictional commander in chief has moved beyond occasional confrontations with Rick Sanchez and into a series of his own. President Curtis premiered on Adult Swim on July 26, following a San Diego Comic-Con […]

Star Wars Zero Company Assembles a Huge Voice Cast for Its Clone Wars Story

August 14, 2026 by Tom Aglio

Star Wars Zero Company brought a sizable portion of its voice cast to San Diego Comic-Con 2026, giving fans a closer look at the characters leading Bit Reactor’s new tactical adventure through the Clone Wars. The ensemble combines performers already closely associated with Star Wars animation with actors taking on entirely new roles in the […]

Jim Cummings and Alan Tudyk Take Center Stage at D23 2026

August 12, 2026 by Leah Arscott

D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event is preparing to bring generations of Disney talent together in Anaheim from August 14 through 16, and two veteran voice actors will have particularly notable roles in this year’s celebration. Jim Cummings is scheduled for multiple appearances exploring Disney’s animation and entertainment history, while Alan Tudyk is set to […]

Matthew Needham Brings a Different Kind of Joker to Batman: Caped Crusader

August 10, 2026 by Danielle Famble

Batman: Caped Crusader introduced a new version of one of DC’s most recognizable villains in its second season, with House of the Dragon actor Matthew Needham taking over as the voice of the Joker. Prime Video revealed Needham’s casting during the show’s San Diego Comic-Con 2026 presentation, where attendees also received an advance look at […]

From NASA Engineer to Voice Actor: How Eryn Andrews Built a Successful Side Career

August 8, 2026 by Austen Moret

Breaking into voice acting does not always begin with drama school, years on stage, or a decision to leave an established career behind. For Eryn Andrews, it began while she was already working in one of the most technically demanding environments imaginable: NASA. Andrews is a human performance engineer at NASA’s Johnson Space Center in […]

Lenore Zann Reflects on Decades of Bringing Rogue to Life

August 6, 2026 by Virginia Welch

Few voice actors have the opportunity to return to a defining role after more than three decades, let alone discover that the character has become even more popular with a new generation of fans. For Lenore Zann, stepping back into the role of Rogue for X-Men ’97 has been both a professional milestone and a […]

Inde Navarrette on Finding the Voice Behind Obsession

August 3, 2026 by Tom Aglio

Inde Navarrette has spent much of her career moving between genres, from television dramas to genre films, but Obsession has introduced her to an entirely new audience. The psychological thriller has generated strong reviews, sparked awards conversation, and placed the actress at the center of discussions about one of the year’s standout performances. While much […]

Rupert Degas Warns AI Voices Still Can’t Replace Human Performance

August 2, 2026 by Austen Moret

Artificial intelligence can recreate the sound of a voice with increasing accuracy, but it still cannot reproduce the emotional depth that defines great performances. That was one of the central messages from veteran voice actor Rupert Degas, who recently reflected on the rapid rise of AI and its impact on the profession during an interview […]

Voice Actress Maxey Whitehead Withdraws From Anime Matsuri Over Promotional Dispute

July 31, 2026 by Tom Aglio

Voice actress Maxey Whitehead has withdrawn from Anime Matsuri 2026 after accusing the convention of violating the terms of her guest agreement by promoting her appearance as a reunion with fellow voice actor Vic Mignogna. Whitehead, an anime voice actor known for roles including Alphonse Elric in Fullmetal Alchemist and Crona in Soul Eater, announced […]

Family Guy Spin-Off Stewie Expands Voice Cast With Kenan Thompson, Vanessa Bayer, and More

July 30, 2026 by Austen Moret

Fox’s upcoming Family Guy spin-off Stewie has added six new voice actors, giving fans their first look at the supporting cast that will join Seth MacFarlane’s iconic toddler when the series premieres during the 2027-2028 television season. The casting announcement offers the clearest picture yet of how the new animated comedy will differ from its […]