Here Are The "Sing 2" Cast Side-By-Side With Their Characters

Get ready to sing along...again!

Sequels don't always suck, as proven by Sing 2, which is just as joyful as its predecessor. That's due in large part to the voice cast, who continue to imbue their characters with the vibrant personalities to match their vocal chops.

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It picks up where the first one left off, and follows Buster Moon and his troop of eclectic singers as they try to make it in Redshore City — the entertainment capital of the world!

The movie is choc-a-bloc with huge names from the world of music and film — here's where you might know those voices from!

1. Matthew McConaughey as Buster Moon

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Matthew has starred in everything from rom-coms like How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days to sci-fi epics such as Interstellar. He won an Oscar for his starring role in Dallas Buyers Club and also released a memoir in 2020. In both Sing and its sequel, he voices ambitious theatre owner Buster Moon, who dreams of creating his next big show and is also a smartly dressed koala.

2. Reese Witherspoon as Rosita

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I'm sure you've heard of Reese Witherspoon — actress, producer, and entrepreneur! She voices Rosita, a singer and dedicated mum to 25 piglets. Reese's recent work includes the HBO drama Big Little Lies, miniseries Little Fires Everywhere, and The Morning Show on Apple TV+. She won an Oscar for her role as June Carter Cash in Walk the Line, which she also sang in.

3. Scarlett Johansson as Ash

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Scarlett plays Ash, a teenage porcupine who wants to be a rock star. Scarlett recently starred in Marvel's Black Widow, rounding out her decade-long tenure playing the titular character.

She also has a music career alongside her acting one, with two albums out — Anywhere I Lay My Head and collaborative album Break Up with Pete Yorn.

4. Nick Kroll as Gunter

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In the Sing movies, Nick voices enthusiastic and flamboyant performing pig, Gunter. Nick is best known for creating and starring in Big Mouth and has quite a few other voice acting credits including roles in Sausage Party, The Secret Life of Pets 2, and The Addams Family.

5. Tori Kelly as Meena

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Tori is an award-winning singer, songwriter, record producer, and actress with two Grammys to her name. She voices the shy singer Meena, who finally gained the confidence to perform onstage at the end of Sing.

6. Garth Jennings as Miss Crawly

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Garth is the writer and director of both Sing and Sing 2; he also lends his voice to Buster Moon's well-meaning assistant, Miss Crawly. Garth's previous directing credits include The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy and Son of Rambow, and he has appeared as a voice actor in Fantastic Mr. Fox and The Secret Life of Pets 2.

7. Taron Egerton as Johnny

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Taron returns as Johnny, a gorilla who was torn between his loyalty to his macho-wacho father and his love of singing in the first Sing. The actor rose to fame after his breakout role as Eggsy in Kingsman: The Secret Service. He last showed off his singing voice in the Elton John biopic Rocketman, in which he played the British singer.

8. Jennifer Saunders as Nana Noodleman

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Jennifer has a wide-ranging film and TV career, but many know her best as Edina Monsoon in Absolutely Fabulous. She voiced the iconic Fairy Godmother character in Shrek 2, and has also appeared in Jam & Jerusalem, Blandings, and Friends. Jennifer reprises the role of uptight retired singer Nana Noodleman, who became the patron of the Moon Theatre at the end of Sing.

9. Nick Offerman as Norman

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Nick Offerman voices supporting character Norman, Rosita's oblivious husband. Nick is most well-known for playing Ron Swanson in Parks and Recreation, but he has also done a range of voice work, starring in The Lego Movie, Hotel Transylvania 2, and Gravity Falls. Fun fact: He has a side career as a professional woodworker.

10. Peter Serafinowicz as "Big Daddy" Marcus

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You might recognise Peter as star of The Tick and Pete in Shaun of the Dead, as well as the voice of Darth Maul in Star Wars: Episode I — The Phantom Menace. In Sing and its sequel, he voices Johnny's dad Marcus, who was imprisoned for an attempted heist, but broke out to see his son perform at the end of the first film.

11. Bono as Clay Calloway

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Surely you've heard of Bono??? The U2 frontman is one of several big stars to join the cast in Sing 2. He voices retired rock star Clay Calloway, who Buster and his colleagues try to convince to join their show.

12. Bobby Cannavale as Jimmy Crystal

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Jimmy Crystal is the main antagonist of Sing 2 — he's a cynical wolf who cares about business more than anything else! He's voiced by film, television, and stage actor Bobby Cannavale, who has appeared in dozens of productions including Will & Grace, Master of None, Mr. Robot, and Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle.

13. Halsey as Porsha Crystal

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Award-winning singer-songwriter Halsey voices Porsha Crystal, the spoilt daughter of Jimmy Crystal who's after a part in Buster's new show.

14. Letitia Wright as Nooshy

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Letitia Wright plays street-dancing Canada lynx Nooshy in Sing 2. Letitia is well-known for portraying Shuri in Black Panther and is set to reprise the role in the upcoming sequel, Black Panther: Wakanda Forever. You may also know her from Black Mirror, Cucumber, and the anthology series Small Axe.

15. Chelsea Peretti as Suki Lane

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Chelsea is best known for playing Gina Linetti on Brooklyn Nine-Nine, but her comedy career also includes appearances on shows such as Search Party, Kroll Show, and Big Mouth, and writing credits on the likes of Parks and Recreation and Saturday Night Live. In Sing 2, she voices Jimmy Crystal's assistant, Suki Lane.

16. Pharrell Williams as Alfonso

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It's likely that you're aware of Pharrell's long-running career as a rapper, record producer, singer, songwriter, and entrepreneur. The musician plays an elephant named Alfonso in the Sing sequel, an ice cream truck owner who bonds with Meena.

17. Eric André as Darius

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Eric voices Darius, a self-centered yak who is cast in a romantic duet with Meena. Eric has a varied film and TV career, but is probably most recognisable as the host of his self-titled comedy series, The Eric Andre Show, and from the many memes that it spawned. You may also have seen him in Don't Trust the B---- in Apartment 23, 2 Broke Girls, and Man Seeking Woman.

18. Adam Buxton as Klaus Kickenklober

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Intimidating proboscis monkey dance instructor (yes, you read that all correctly) Klaus Kickenklober is played by none other than English comedian, actor, podcaster, and writer Adam Buxton.

Adam regularly appears on comedy panel shows like 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown, has directed three music videos for Radiohead, and has appeared in the likes of Hot Fuzz, The IT Crowd, and Stardust.

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