The star-studded cast of Shrek 5 is expanding with the addition of actors from Saturday Night Live and Superman. The fifth installment of the animated fantasy series was announced in 2024, with it slated to bring back the original stars, Mike Myers, Cameron Diaz, and Eddie Murphy. Shrek 5 also added Zendaya to the cast earlier this year, with the Challengers and Dune star said to be playing the teenage daughter of Shrek and Fiona, Felicia. However, it now seems that the production has finally revealed the voices of Felicia’s brothers.
During the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade (via Cinemablend), it was announced that Shrek 5 had cast the voices of Shrek and Fiona’s sons, Fergus and Farkle. Skyler Gisondo, who played Jimmy Olson in James Gunn’s Superman, and SNL cast standout Marcello Hernández are said to be lending their talents to the animated brothers.
Shrek and Fiona’s three children are triplets, first introduced to audiences as babies in Shrek the Third. Fergus, Farkle, and Felicia returned as infants in Shrek Forever After, with the fifth installment embracing the time between sequels to age the characters up to teenagers. While the plot of Shrek 5 remains under wraps, current speculation points to Myers’ titular character dealing with the woes of fatherhood as he attempts to raise his rebellious teens. The film could also allow the story to focus more on the kids than on Shrek and Fiona, but that remains to be seen.
‘Shrek 5’ Boasts a Stellar Cast but Already Stirred Controversy
Gisondo has been making waves in recent years, with notable roles in Booksmart, Santa Clarita Diet, and Licorice Pizza. He recently held his own among comedy legends on HBO’s The Righteous Gemstones, and is booked to return for more of Netflix’s animated series Haunted Hotel. The Superman actor is also set to return as Jimmy Olsen in a planned DCU TV project, and he’s lined up a starring role in the next Meet the Parents sequel, Focker-in-Law, where he plays Ben Stiller’s son. News recently broke that Gisondo may also join A24’s raunchy comedy Goblin alongside Kenneth Branagh, who signed on to voice the green co-lead. However, his participation in Goblin has not yet been confirmed.
Hernández has been a standout cast member on SNL since joining in 2022, with many fans recognizing his recurring character Domingo, who has shared the stage with Pedro Pascal and Sabrina Carpenter. He also brought his comedic talents to Adam Sandler’s long-awaited sequel, Happy Gilmore 2, where he played Esteban. Hernández is continuing his impressive run on SNL, and though his credits are currently scant, he is set to voice a character in The Angry Birds Movie 3.
Shrek 5 has garnered attention for its cast, but it also sparked controversy due to fan backlash over character redesigns. While there is plenty of time to correct the problem, many likened it to the issues with “ugly” Sonic when the first Sonic the Hedgehog trailer debuted. Still, Shrek 5 has a long window before its July 2027 release, which could move again depending on production, as it recently vacated a December 2026 date, seemingly to avoid Avengers: Doomsday.
- Release Date
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December 23, 2026
- Producers
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Chris Meledandri, Gina Shay