New Cast Announced for Forgotten Island by DreamWorks
DreamWorks Animation has revealed the cast for its upcoming film Forgotten Island. The voice actors include H.E.R., Liza Soberano, Lea Salonga, Dave Franco, Manny Jacinto, and Jenny Slate.
Cast and Characters
- H.E.R. voices Jo, the film’s brave heroine.
- Liza Soberano voices Raissa, Jo’s loyal friend.
- Lea Salonga joins as a wise island guide.
- Dave Franco, Manny Jacinto, and Jenny Slate complete the ensemble cast.
Plot Overview
In Forgotten Island, Jo and Raissa become stranded on Nakali, a mysterious island filled with forgotten memories. To return home, they must make difficult sacrifices involving their shared past. The film explores themes of friendship, loss, and the powerful role of memory.
"The audience will feel the tension as the characters weigh their love against the cost of forgetting."
Creative Team
Joel Crawford and Januel Mercado write and direct Forgotten Island. Both co-directed the acclaimed Puss in Boots: The Last Wish. This film marks Januel Mercado’s directorial debut as a lead director, following his co-directing role and story contributions on other DreamWorks projects such as The Croods: A New Age. Mark Swift produces the film, his third collaboration with Crawford, while Nathan Matthew David composes the score, enhancing the film’s adventurous tone.
Author’s Summary: DreamWorks’ Forgotten Island features a talented voice cast and explores deep themes of memory, friendship, and sacrifice through the story of two girls stranded on a mysterious island.