*The highly anticipated “Smurfs” movie has released a brand-new trailer, offering fans a first look at the vibrant adventure to come, with Rihanna leading the voice cast as Smurfette.
The film, directed by Chris Miller from Paramount Animation, also features an all-star ensemble including Octavia Spence, Nick Offerman, and Kurt Russell. Rihanna serves as a producer on the project along with Jay Brown and Ty Ty Smith. She also reportedly wrote and recorded original music for the feature. Paramount head Brian Robbins hailed the superstar as “the most legendary Smurfette ever.”
Based on the characters and Works of Peyo, here’s the “Smurfs” synopsis: When Papa Smurf (John Goodman) is mysteriously taken by evil wizards, Razamel and Gargamel, Smurfette (Rihanna) leads the Smurfs on a mission into the real world to save him. With the help of new friends, the Smurfs must discover what defines their destiny to save the universe.
The cast also includes James Corden, JP Karliak, Daniel Levy, Amy Sedaris, Natasha Lyonne, Sandra Oh, Nick Kroll, Hannah Waddingham, Alex Winter, Maya Erskine, Billie Lourd, Xolo Maridueña and John Goodman. Watch the trailer above.
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President of Paramount Animation Ramsey Naito told the 2023 CinemaCon crowd that the “Smurfs” movie will unpack themes of identity, asking the question, “What is a Smurf?”
“Getting to do animation is a fun journey for me,” Rihanna said at the event.
“I’m usually front and center with everything with my likeness…but this was fun, I got to imagine, I got to show up in my pajamas in my third trimester, and be a blue badass,” she continued.
“I hope this gives me a little bit of cool points with my kids one day,” Rihanna added.
“Smurfs” will be in theaters on July 18, 2025.
Meanwhile, get ready for some Smurf-tastic beats with the upcoming “Smurfs” soundtrack, featuring the new single “Higher Love” by Desi Trill, DJ Khaled, Cardi B, Natania, and Subhi – available for pre-order here!
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