Sam Thompson confirms surprise new Pixar role
Sam Thompson has joined the cast of Pixar's Inside Out 2, voicing a character in the film's UK version.
The I'm a Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here! winner has stepped into the recording booth to voice a character named Security Man Sam.
Speaking on his experience working with Pixar, the Made in Chelsea star shared he's a longtime fans of the studios' animated movies, describing his involvement as "a dream come true".
"Having watched Pixar films since I was a kid, it's a dream come true to join the voice cast of Inside Out 2," Thompson said in a statement.
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"The film nods to the rollercoaster of emotions growing up and what a wild ride your teenage years can be," he continued.
"I for one can't wait to see my family's reaction to hearing my voice on the big screen."
A follow-up to the acclaimed Inside Out, Inside Out 2 returns to the mind of protagonist Riley as brand new emotions are entering the headquarters well determined to stay. Joy, Sadness, Anger, Fear and Disgust are thus joined by Anxiety, a new feeling suddenly taking over as Riley goes through the hurdles of adolescence.
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The voice cast includes Amy Poehler, Lewis Black and Phyllis Smith reprising their roles of Joy, Anger and Sadness from the previous movie, with Liza Lapira and Tony Hale replacing Mindy Kaling and Bill Hader as Disgust and Fear, respectively.
Stranger Things' Maya Hawke voices Anxiety, with The Bear's Ayo Edebiri lending her voice to new emotion Envy.
As for the human characters, Kensington Tallman voices 13-year-old Riley Andersen, taking the baton from Kaitlyn Dias from the first film. Diane Lane and Kyle MacLachlan also return to voice Riley's mum and dad.
Inside Out 2 will be released in cinemas on June 14.
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