The Nut Job 2: Nutty by Nature
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| Directed by | Cal Brunker |
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| Edited by | Paul Hunter |
| Music by | Heitor Pereira |
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| Distributed by | Open Road Films |
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| Language | English |
The Nut Job 2 is an upcoming 2017 American-Canadian-Korean 3D computer-animated comedy film directed by Cal Brunker and written by Cal Brunker, Bob Barlen and Scott Bindley. It is the sequel to the 2014 film The Nut Job. The film stars Will Arnett, Gabriel Iglesias, Jeff Dunham, Katherine Heigl, Maya Rudolph, Jackie Chan, Bobby Moynihan, Bobby Cannavale and Peter Stormare. Produced by Gulfstream Pictures, Redrover International and ToonBox Entertainment, the film is scheduled to be released theatrically on May 19, 2017, by Open Road Films.
Plot
Surly (Will Arnett) and the park animals must band together to prevent Oakton City's crooked mayor (Bobby Moynihan) from bulldozing Liberty Park and replacing it with a dangerous amusement park.
Cast
- Will Arnett as Surly, a purple squirrel who, along with his rat sidekick Buddy, was at first loathed by his folks of the park, but is now considered a hero for saving them from a dire food shortage that he unintentionally caused.[1]
- Gabriel Iglesias as Jimmy, a groundhog who is Johnny and Jamie's brother and the leader of the Bruisers (which merely consists of him and his siblings).[1]
- Jeff Dunham as Mole, a mole who now works for Andie.[1]
- Katherine Heigl as Andie, a compassionate red squirrel and a supportive friend to both Surly and Buddy.[1]
- Maya Rudolph as Precious, a pug that was formerly owned by two burglars, Lucky and Fingers.[1]
- Jackie Chan as Mr. Feng, the territorial leader of a street mouse gang.[2][3]
- Bobby Moynihan as the as-yet-unnamed Mayor of Oakton City who plans to replace Liberty Park with a faulty amusement park.[4][3]
- Bobby Cannavale as Frankie, the mayor's pet French bulldog.[5]
- Peter Stormare as Gunther, a deranged animal control officer.[6]
- Sebastian Maniscalco as Johnny, a groundhog who is Jimmy and Jamie's brother. He was previously voiced by Joe Pingue in the first film.
- Kari Wahlgren as Jamie, a groundhog who is Jimmy and Johnny's sister.[7][8] She was previously voiced by Annick Obonsawin.
- Isabela Moner[9][10] as Heather, the mayor's spoiled daughter.[11][better source needed]
Production
On January 23, 2014, The Nut Job 2 was announced with a theatrical release date of January 15, 2016.[12] On April 11, 2016, the release date was pushed back to May 19, 2017.[1] Will Arnett, Gabriel Iglesias, Jeff Dunham, Katherine Heigl and Maya Rudolph are confirmed to reprise their roles.[13] On May 25, 2016, Heitor Pereira was hired to score the film.[14] On July 5, 2016, Jackie Chan joined the cast as Mr. Feng.[2] Bobby Moynihan, Bobby Cannavale and Peter Stormare have also joined the cast.[3]
References
- ^ a b c d e f Hipes, Patrick (2016-04-11). "'The Nut Job 2' Gets May 2017 Release Date". Deadline. Retrieved 2016-07-24.
- ^ a b Dave McNary (2016-07-05). "Jackie Chan in 'The Nut Job 2': Actor Joins Animated Sequel". Variety. Retrieved 2016-07-24.
- ^ a b c "Jackie Chan voicing a mouse in The Nut Job 2". Empireonline.com. 2016-07-06. Retrieved 2016-07-24.
- ^ Pedersen, Erik (2016-05-03). "The Weinstein Company Squirrels Away Overseas Rights To 'The Nut Job 2'". Deadline. Retrieved 2016-07-24.
- ^ https://twitter.com/calbrunker/status/751443004427083776
- ^ https://twitter.com/calbrunker/status/751525165016576001
- ^ Kari Wahlgren [@KariWahlgren] (June 24, 2016). "So excited to be part of this!!!! #TheNutJob2" (Tweet). Retrieved August 6, 2016 – via Twitter.
- ^ Cal Brunker [@calbrunker] (June 24, 2016). "Excited to share our first teaser poster for #TheNutJob2 @bobbarlen @arnettwill @KatieHeigl @KariWahlgren @fluffyguy" (Tweet). Retrieved August 6, 2016 – via Twitter.
- ^ Conner Schwerdtfeger (May 17, 2016). "Mark Wahlberg Will Have At Least One Other Human Co-Star For Transformers: The Last Knight". CinemaBlend. Retrieved August 11, 2016.
- ^ "Open Road Films Acquires Animated Feature Film PLAYMOBIL Based on Iconic Toy Brand". Broadway World. Widsom Digital Media. May 25, 2016. Retrieved August 11, 2016.
- ^ Cal Brunker [@calbrunker] (July 8, 2016). "@isabelamoner plays the hilariously bratty Heather in #TheNutJob2 #animation @BobBarlen @ToonBoxEnt" (Tweet). Retrieved August 11, 2016 – via Twitter.
- ^ Dave McNary (2014-01-23). "'Nut Job 2' Set for Jan. 15, 2016". Variety. Retrieved 2016-07-24.
- ^ "Open Road Sets Release Date for Will Arnett's 'The Nut Job 2'". Hollywood Reporter. 2016-04-11. Retrieved 2016-07-24.
- ^ "Heitor Pereira to Score 'The Nut Job 2'". Film Music Reporter. 2016-05-25. Retrieved 2016-07-24.
External links
- 2017 films
- 2017 3D films
- 2017 American animated films
- 2017 computer-animated films
- 2010s buddy films
- 2010s comedy films
- American 3D films
- American buddy films
- American children's animated films
- American children's comedy films
- American computer-animated films
- American sequel films
- American films
- Animated buddy films
- Dolby Atmos films
- Films using computer-generated imagery
- Open Road Films films
- Open Road Films animated films