Jo Koy and Dolly de Leon Join Dreamworks’ ‘Forgotten Island’ Cast
DreamWorks Animation has expanded the voice cast for its new feature Forgotten Island. Jo Koy and Dolly de Leon join Ronny Chieng and Amielynn Abellera in the ensemble.
Cast and characters
- H.E.R. voices Jo, one of the two leads.
- Liza Soberano voices Raissa, Jo’s lifelong friend.
- Lea Salonga, Dave Franco, Manny Jacinto and Jenny Slate are also among the cast.
- Comedians Jo Koy and Ronny Chieng join the project.
- Dolly de Leon and newcomer Amielynn Abellera round out the new additions.
Story and themes
Forgotten Island follows two friends stranded on Nakali. They may have to trade memories to get home.
The story draws from Filipino folklore. It aims to tell a universal tale of friendship and memory.
Creative team and production
Joel Crawford and Januel Mercado wrote and directed the film. Mercado makes his feature directing debut.
Mercado co-directed Puss in Boots: The Last Wish. He also served as head of story on The Croods: A New Age.
The film marks the third collaboration between Crawford and Swift.
Music
Composer Nathan Matthew David will score the film. His credits include Tenet and The Mandalorian.
Genre, release and promotion
DreamWorks describes the picture as an action-adventure animated comedy. The film centers on emotional stakes and spectacle.
The release date is Sept. 26. The first trailer is scheduled to arrive next week.
Talent representation
- Koy is represented by Arsonhouse Entertainment, CAA and Hirsch Wallerstein Hayum Matlof + Fishman.
- Chieng is represented by Artists First, IAG, Cohen & Gardner and Sechel.
- de Leon is represented by Gersh and Fusion Entertainment.
- Her legal counsel is Jackoway Austen Tyerman Wertheimer Mandelbaum Morris Bernstein Trattner Auerbach Hynick Jaime LeVine Sample & Klein.
- Abellera is represented by Maitely Weismann at Aspire Talent Management.
- She has legal representation at Sloane, Offer, Weber & Dern.
Filmogaz.com will continue to follow casting and marketing updates for Forgotten Island. Expect the trailer and more details soon.
