Zoe Saldaña to voice Aunt Olga in Pixar’s upcoming film Elio.
Logline
Zoe Saldaña joins the cast of the new Pixar animated movie “Elio,” slated for release in 2025, lending her voice to Elio’s Aunt Olga.
Breakdown
- Saldaña’s role announced at D23 on August 9, 2024.
- “Elio” is directed by Madeline Sharafian, Domee Shi, and Adrian Molina.
- Zoe Saldaña to voice Aunt Olga.
- Animated movie scheduled for release on June 13, 2025.
Plot Beats
“The original feature film introduces Elio, an underdog with an active imagination who finds himself inadvertently beamed up to the Communiverse, an interplanetary organization with representatives from galaxies far and wide. Mistakenly identified as Earth’s ambassador to the rest of the universe, and completely unprepared for that kind of pressure, Elio must form new bonds with eccentric alien lifeforms, survive a series of formidable trials and somehow discover who he is truly meant to be,” the plot description reads.
Cast and Crew
- Zoe Saldaña: Aunt Olga.
- Yonas Kibreab: Elio.
- America Ferrera: Elio’s mother Olga.
- Jameela Jamil: Ambassador Questa.
- Brad Garrett: Ambassador Grigon.
Buzz and Highlights
Why this matters:
- The inclusion of Saldaña boosts the profile of Pixar’s upcoming project.
- Known for iconic roles in the MCU, “Avatar,” and “Star Trek,” Saldaña brings significant experience and fanbase.
- The movie’s delay due to the SAG-AFTRA strike adds anticipation to its 2025 release.
Production Notes
- Directed by: Madeline Sharafian, Domee Shi, Adrian Molina.
- Produced by: Mary Alice Drumm.
- Initial release was set for March 1, 2024.
- Delayed to June 13, 2025, amid the SAG-AFTRA strike in October 2023.
Closing Credits
Mark your calendars for “Elio,” hitting theaters in the United States on June 13, 2025. Keep an eye out for updates and more cast announcements!
For more details, visit Variety.
