New Cast Announced for Forgotten Island from DreamWorks
DreamWorks Animation has unveiled the voice cast for its upcoming animated adventure Forgotten Island. The film features H.E.R., Liza Soberano, Lea Salonga, Dave Franco, Manny Jacinto, and Jenny Slate in leading roles.
Characters and Performances
- H.E.R. voices Jo, the film’s courageous main character.
- Liza Soberano lends her voice to Raissa, Jo’s trusted friend.
- Lea Salonga portrays a wise island guide who aids the heroes on their journey.
- Dave Franco, Manny Jacinto, and Jenny Slate complete the ensemble, bringing life to the island’s diverse residents.
Story and Themes
In Forgotten Island, Jo and Raissa find themselves stranded on Nakali, a mysterious island filled with lost memories. To return home, they must face a painful choice that could erase their shared past forever.
“The film explores themes of friendship, loss, and the power of memory.”
The audience is drawn into the emotional tension as the characters struggle between love and the price of forgetting.
Production Details
Forgotten Island is written and directed by Joel Crawford and Januel Mercado, who previously co-directed Puss in Boots: The Last Wish. Mark Swift produces the project, marking his third collaboration with Crawford. The score is composed by Nathan Matthew David, who adds musical depth to the film’s emotional journey. This project represents Januel Mercado’s solo directorial debut.
Author’s Summary
The article reveals DreamWorks’ next animated feature, Forgotten Island, combining a stellar voice cast and emotional storytelling about memory, love, and sacrifice.