The much-anticipated “Despicable Me 4” is set to bring an exciting blend of humor and adventure to the big screen on July 3, as Illumination and Universal revealed a star-studded cast and fresh plot details during the recent NFL AFC championship game. The fourth installment of the beloved animated franchise will see the return of Steve Carell as Gru, alongside franchise veterans Kristen Wiig, Miranda Cosgrove, Dana Gaier, and Steve Coogan.
Joining the adventure are new cast members Will Ferrell, Sofia Vergara, Joey King, Stephen Colbert, Chloe Fineman from “Saturday Night Live,” and newcomer Madison Poland. In this latest chapter, Gru grapples with a new family member set on causing mischief, while also facing off against his formidable adversary, Maxime Le Mal, voiced by Ferrell, and his girlfriend, portrayed by Vergara.
Directed by Chris Renaud, with Patrick Delage as co-director, “Despicable Me 4” promises to be a thrilling continuation of the highest-grossing animated series in cinema history. With a script penned by Mike White and Ken Daurio, and produced by Chris Meledandri and Brett Hoffman, this sequel is poised to follow the remarkable success of its predecessors, including “Despicable Me 3” and “Minions: The Rise of Gru.” Fans of the franchise can look forward to a summer filled with laughter, chaos, and the unmistakable charm of the Minions.
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