“Shrek 5” would be the reboot with the original cast and the possible spin off of Donkey

We didn’t ask for it, but we needed it! DreamWorks has announced the production of the fifth installment of the iconic “Shrek” saga, following the box office and critical success of the recent sequel to “Puss in Boots”, titled “Puss in Boots: the dying wish” , which was acclaimed with a 97% approval rating. As reported Varietythe animation studio has given the green light to the production of ‘Shrek 5’ and will begin with the preparations necessary to bring about the return of all the main characters of the franchise.

The first ‘Shrek’ movie, released in 2001, introduced the audience to the protagonist lone ogre named Shrek, whose swamp is overrun with fairy-tale characters banished by the evil Lord Farquaad. To get his house back, Shrek makes a deal with him to rescue Princess Fiona, who is being held captive in a tower. In all subsequent installments, the saga has explored the family life of orcs and the importance of friendship and togetherness.

After years of waiting, ‘Shrek’ fans will once again be able to enjoy the extravagant adventures of the ogre and his friends in a fairy tale world that does not follow the conventions. With the return of the original voice actors and the correct formula, as reported by Chris Meledandrimanaging director of Lighting studies. The fifth installment promises to be a blockbuster and to rekindle fans’ love for the franchise.

Meledandri said so DreamWorks Animation, is already in talks with the actors who voice the characters in the English version of the animated film, which was a hit in theaters. Those returning for a fifth film are Mike Myers (Shrek), Cameron Diaz (Fiona) and Eddie Murphy (Donkey), from the Spanish version there are no further details.

Let’s hope the cast returns. Conversations have already started and everything indicates there is tremendous enthusiasm from the actors to return,” said the CEO.

“And then you work hard to build story elements and new characters that take you to completely different places,” added Chris Meledandri.

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“Puss in Boots 2” and “Shrek 5” would make a Donkey spin-off possible

Chris Meledandri, who shared this information at the premiere and promotion of “Super Mario Bros.”, the film, which is from the same studio, stressed that the expansion of the franchise goes beyond the more famous green ogre, but represents an enthusiasm for the rest of the characters, as Puss in Boots got in his films, so the artists at DreamWorks are also excited to be able to make ‘Shrek 5’.

This could open the door to a possible spin off of Donkey, who is one of the most important characters of the ‘Shrek’ franchise almost on a par with the ogre himself, as he is his companion in endless adventures, in addition to Puss in Boots. However, nothing is certain about the character, who for Mexico is recognized by the voice of Eugenio Derbez, and first of all we should wait for the result of ‘Shrek 5’ to define his future, on the eve of the success recently achieved with ‘The cat with the boots 2’.

The latest sequel to the franchise, ‘Puss in Boots 2: The Last Wish’ received highly favorable reviews and was nominated for https://www.nacionflix.com/seccion/cine/da in the Best Picture category animated Oscars, where it seemed he was gaining momentum, but was left without the statuette. Its plot follows the adventures of the cunning Puss in Boots in search of a mystical plant that will grant his last wish.