Disney’s ‘Hexed’ Adds Walton Goggins and Jodie Foster to Cast
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Disney has added Jodie Foster and Walton Goggins to the voice cast of its forthcoming animated film “Hexed”, announced at the D23 fan event in Anaheim. Foster will play a witch queen and Goggins a three-eyed cat, lending prominent names to an original Disney animation as the studio seeks stronger results beyond its established franchises.
The film stars Hailee Steinfeld and Rashida Jones and follows a teenage girl and her highly organised mother after the girl’s apparent oddness is revealed to be magic. Directed by Josie Trinidad and Jason Hand, “Hexed” is due in cinemas on 25 November; Disney’s original animations have had mixed box-office fortunes, while “Toy Story 5” recently surpassed $1 billion worldwide.
- Jodie Foster and Walton Goggins join Disney’s animated “Hexed”.
- Foster plays a witch queen; Goggins voices a three-eyed cat.
- The film is due in cinemas on 25 November.
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Disney is one of the world’s largest entertainment companies and has long been known for animated films, including stories based on familiar characters and franchises. Its animation division also makes original films, though these can be less predictable at the box office than sequels or films linked to established brands.
“Hexed” is an original fantasy story centred on a teenage girl whose unusual behaviour turns out to have a magical cause, and her mother. Hailee Steinfeld and Rashida Jones lead the voice cast, while Jodie Foster and Walton Goggins are established screen actors joining in supporting roles.
Voice casting is an important part of major animated releases, as well-known actors can help attract attention to a new film. The project is also directed by Josie Trinidad and Jason Hand, whose work will shape how Disney presents a new story outside its better-known franchises.
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