Tragic reason Mike Myers was chosen for iconic role

What could only have started as a fever dream has spawned into a decades-long franchise with seemingly every Hollywood heavyweight vying for a spot on the cast list – and now it’s getting another sequel!

That’s right, Shrek is getting a fifth movie, set to come out in July 2026 – 16 years after the previous film Shrek Forever After, which was also touted to be the franchise’s final, premiered.

Key members of the cast are returning to the swamp to voice beloved characters – read on to find out who voiced your favourite on-screen fairytale icons, and who’s coming back into the fold.

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