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Comedy Shaped the Voice Casting for Pixar’s ‘Hoppers’
Director Daniel Chong says comedy guided the casting of Pixar’s animated film “Hoppers.”
Its voice cast includes Meryl Streep, Jon Hamm, Dave Franco and Piper Curda.
Curda voices Mabel, a young environmentalist who uses technology to control a robot beaver.
As the beaver, Mabel rallies animals to save a glade from being cleared, with Hamm playing the mayor who approves its destruction.
The film uses comedy to support its message that caring about an issue can be a strength, especially for young viewers.
Producer Nicole Paradis Grindle said the story’s deeper meaning and emotional impact matter alongside its humor.
A video of the cast and filmmakers’ panel is due Monday, according to the event announcement.
Director Daniel Chong said comedy was the top priority in casting the voice roles for Pixar’s Hoppers.
The cast includes Meryl Streep, Jon Hamm, Dave Franco and Bobby Moynihan.
Streep voices the insect queen, while Hamm plays a mayor who approves the razing of a glade.
The story follows young Mabel, voiced by Piper Curda, as she uses technology to control a robot beaver and rally animals to save the glade.
Producer Nicole Paradis Grindle said comedy helps deliver the film’s deeper message.
- Who
- Director Daniel Chong discussed the casting, alongside producer Nicole Paradis Grindle and actor Piper Curda.
- What
- Comedy was the top priority in casting the voice roles for Hoppers.
- When
- November 15, 2026. Deadline published its report on that date.
- Where
- At Contenders Film in Los Angeles.
- Why
- Chong said the filmmakers wanted funny performers. Grindle said comedy helps deliver the film’s message.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
This story does not have a timeline yet.
- Director
- Daniel Chong
- Voice cast
- Meryl Streep, Jon Hamm, Dave Franco and Bobby Moynihan
- Mabel
- Voiced by Piper Curda
- Setting at risk
- A glade approved for razing by the mayor
- Report date
- November 15, 2026
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