Chalamet and Gomez to Voice Alien Adventure in Illumination's 'Not Alone'

Timothée Chalamet and Selena Gomez will lead the voice cast of "Not Alone," a new animated alien-themed film from Illumination, the studio behind the "Despicable Me" and "Super Mario Bros." franchises. The project was unveiled at the Annecy Animation Festival, according to Variety. Chalamet, making his feature-length animation debut, will voice Joe, an introverted rocket mechanic, while Gomez plays Fran, a brilliant astro-botanist developing the world's first plant-fueled rocket. "tiny, unruly and adorable" The A.V. Club reported that Illumination is betting on three new characters named Dunk, Welly, and Shirm to become breakout stars, much like the Minions did in the "Despicable Me" series. These creatures are described as "tiny, unruly and adorable," suggesting the studio is aiming for a similar merchandising and cultural phenomenon. Rolling Stone noted that Chalamet teased the announcement on Instagram on June 22, building anticipation among fans. The film is set for a wide release on April 16, 2027, as confirmed by both Rolling Stone and Deadline. This marks a significant step for Chalamet, who has primarily worked in live-action films, into the world of animated features. Deadline reported that Universal Pictures made the official announcement at the Annecy Film Festival, highlighting the star power of the two leads. The film's premise, blending alien encounters with a quirky mechanic and botanist duo, positions it as a family-friendly space adventure. With Illumination's track record for creating beloved animated franchises, "Not Alone" is poised to attract significant attention leading up to its 2027 release.

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