Kieran Culkin has been cast as the voice lead in Clay, an animated feature in development at Disney Animation. The film follows a man tasked with serving as a mentor to an unusual charge—a malleable clay figure—whom he must keep alive during a trek through a fantastical forest setting.
Jared Bush, from Disney Animation, unveiled the project and its scheduled release date during Disney’s D23 fan event held on Friday. The announcement comes as Culkin continues to build momentum in his career following recent accolades and a slate of upcoming projects.
Culkin’s recent professional achievements include winning a best supporting actor Oscar and a Golden Globe in 2025 for his role in A Real Pain. He is also recognized for his Emmy and Golden Globe-winning portrayal of Roman Roy in HBO’s series Succession. Looking ahead, Culkin is set to appear in The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping, where he will take on the role of Caesar Flickerman, previously played by Stanley Tucci in the original film series. Additionally, he has signed on for a project with director Nancy Meyer at Warner Bros., anticipated for 2027.
During the same D23 presentation, Disney Animation revealed plans for additional films and projects, including a third installment of Zootopia and developments on the project Hexed, which will feature voice work from Jodie Foster and Walton Goggins joining lead performer Hailee Steinfeld. Pixar also showcased its upcoming slate, which encompasses Incredibles 3 and Coco 2.
Article Attribution | Read More at Article Source
Article summary produced by Claude AI