Despicable Me, the Illumination film which came out in 2010, is adding new cast members to its latest installment, Despicable Me 4. The original cast featured Steve Carell as Gru, Kristen Wiig as Miss Hattie, Miranda Cosgrove as Margo, and Elsie Fisher as Agnes among others.
According to The Hollywood Reporter, “Franchise newcomers include Will Ferrell, Sofia Vergara, Joey King, Stephen Colbert, Saturday Night Live‘s Chloe Fineman and newcomer Madison Poland, who plays one of Gru’s (Steve Carell) daughters. Pierre Coffin, Kristen Wiig, Miranda Cosgrove, Dana Gaier and Steve Coogan are among those returning to the ranks of the voice cast. This time out, the Carell-voiced Gru and his three girls welcome a new member to the family who is intent on tormenting his dad. At the same time, Gru faces a new nemesis in Maxime Le Mal (Ferrell) and his girlfriend (Vergara) and must go on the run.”
You may know the Despicable Me franchise through its spin-off Minions series. Gru’s little yellow servants became incredibly popular among children and adults alike. With this fourth Despicable Me film, fans will be able to see the return of Gru and all the characters from the beloved children’s franchise.